The Illy Universe

illy caffè stands for high quality and unmistakable taste. A unique coffee blend of nine pure Arabica varieties that millions of people on all 5 continents of the world enjoy every day. The company has built a whole world of sophistication, experience, taste, science and art around the perfect coffee enjoyment. Today, the illy range also includes coffee machines, designer cups and accessories. The illy universe extends to "espressamente illy", a worldwide franchise chain in the style of typical Italian coffee bars and a network of top international baristas who are allowed to use the title Artisti del Gusto - taste artists. The illy Classico normal roast is a real hit among illy coffees in practical CAPSULES, PADS and WHOLE BEANS. If you like it a little stronger, go for the ILLY INTENSO STRONG ROAST.

Sustainability is part of Illy's DNA

Ernesto illy said back in 1976 that companies should not only be economically viable, but also be legitimated by "respect for people, the community and the environment". For the traditional company illy, sustainability is a major part of the work. Economic sustainability, i.e. an improvement in the quality of life of all players and a common value chain, is the aim. Ecological sustainability in the form of respect for the environment and the fight against pollution is also important to illy. Social sustainability is also promoted.

The first Italian company with B Corp: Illy

Since 2021, illy has been the first Italian company to be B Corp certified. The certification is an impartial assessment of the sustainability of all areas of a company. Of over 100,000 companies, only three percent were able to meet the demanding criteria. With the B Corp certification, illy can prove that the company is sustainable in all areas. illy operates completely transparently and strives for continuous improvement and innovation. Sustainability is firmly anchored in illy's daily work. The illy manifesto states that every single cup of coffee is of excellent quality. The goal of being a completely climate-neutral company by 2033 has also been set. illy wants to be a pioneer and make a difference, thereby contributing to protecting the planet every day.

sustainability of the entire value chain

illy's passion to always give the best does not only affect the products, but also includes the relationships with the coffee farmers in Central and South America, India and Africa and the improvement of their living conditions. illy's values are the constant striving for improvement, transparency, sustainability and the personal development of people. Respect for people and the environment earned illy the first company in the world the "Responsible Supply Chain Process" award from DNV (Det Norske Veritas). This confirms illy's sustainability of the entire value chain - from the farmer to the consumer.

The Coffee University

To promote coffee culture and to spread the Italian culture of coffee in Italy and around the world, illy founded the Università del caffè - the coffee university. Innovations such as the ILLY CAPSULE MACHINE IPERESPRESSO and illy issimo - a ready-to-drink coffee drink - can be traced back to these universities. These have now been built in over 20 locations.