Our Commitment

Bear Lake Coffee Co. is committed to operating our business in a manner that advances justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and respect for human rights across our operations, sourcing relationships, customer experience, and community engagement.

We believe that businesses have a responsibility to create environments where all people are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. As a company operating within a global coffee supply chain, we recognize that our decisions can impact workers, producers, customers, communities, and the environment.

In alignment with the stakeholder-centered principles reflected in the evolving standards of B Lab, we are committed to embedding these values into our policies, practices, decision-making, and relationships.

Human Rights Commitment

Bear Lake Coffee Co. is committed to respecting internationally recognized human rights throughout our operations and value chain.

Our approach is informed by:

• The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
• The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• The International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

We recognize our responsibility to avoid causing or contributing to adverse human rights impacts and to seek to prevent or mitigate impacts linked to our business relationships where possible.

Our Commitments

1. Employees and Workplace Practices

We are committed to fostering a workplace that is safe, inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, forced labor, and child labor.

We aim to:

• Promote equitable hiring, compensation, development, and advancement practices
• Support employee wellbeing, participation, and voice
• Foster a culture of belonging and mutual respect
• Provide equal opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics
• Continuously review workplace policies and practices to identify and reduce barriers and inequities

2. Sourcing and Supply Chain Relationships

As a coffee company with global sourcing relationships, we recognize heightened human rights and equity risks within agricultural supply chains.

We are committed to:

• Building respectful, transparent, and long-term relationships with producers and sourcing partners
• Supporting fair and responsible sourcing practices
• Increasing supply chain transparency and traceability over time
• Seeking suppliers and partners whose practices align with our values and expectations
• Improving our understanding of risks related to labor rights, working conditions, and economic inequities within the coffee industry

We recognize that continuous improvement and collaboration are necessary to strengthen human rights outcomes throughout the supply chain.

3. Customers and Public Engagement

We are committed to creating welcoming and inclusive experiences for all customers.

We aim to:

• Treat customers with dignity, fairness, and respect
• Promote accessibility and inclusivity across our café, online platforms, and communications where feasible
• Avoid discriminatory, exploitative, or harmful communications or practices
• Represent individuals and communities authentically and respectfully in marketing and storytelling

4. Community Impact

We recognize that businesses play an important role in shaping community wellbeing.

We aim to:

• Support inclusive and respectful community engagement
• Foster spaces that encourage connection, accessibility, and belonging
• Consider the impacts of our business decisions on local communities and stakeholders

5. Accountability and Grievance Mechanisms

Bear Lake Coffee Co. encourages employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns related to discrimination, inequity, workplace conduct, or human rights impacts.

We are committed to:

• Providing accessible channels for feedback and grievances
• Reviewing concerns in a timely and respectful manner
• Prohibiting retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith
• Taking appropriate corrective action when issues are identified

6. Continuous Improvement

We recognize that advancing justice, equity, inclusion, and human rights is an ongoing process that requires learning, accountability, and action.

Bear Lake Coffee Co. commits to:

• Reviewing and strengthening policies and practices over time
• Increasing awareness and training where appropriate
• Improving transparency and stakeholder engagement
• Integrating JEDI and human rights considerations into business decision-making processes

Commitment

Bear Lake Coffee Co. is committed to building a business that respects human rights, promotes inclusion and equity, and contributes positively to the people and communities connected to our company and the broader coffee industry.

This statement has been developed to support compliance with the requirements of the B Lab Standards Version 2.2 and to advance the Company's commitment to sustainable business practices. The statement should be interpreted and implemented in a manner consistent with applicable B Lab Standards requirements and any future updates adopted by B Lab.

Michael G. Damiani, Founder
Date: 7/8/2026