Veneziano Coffee Roasters
Brewing coffee with a conscience
Veneziano Coffee Roasters is more than just a café or roastery—it’s a hub for coffee innovation and social impact. Since opening its Richmond café and head office in 2002, Veneziano has grown from a small batch to a talented and growing team, committed to making a positive and meaningful impact to coffee businesses across Australia.
Coffee with significance
From bean to cup, Veneziano is dedicated to coffee with significance—creating exceptional experiences while driving meaningful change. Their mission is to inspire positive evolution in the coffee industry, with a strong focus on social and environmental responsibility.
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As a certified B Corporation and Carbon Neutral Organisation (certified by Climate Active), Veneziano is committed to using business as a force for good—continuously improving how they source, serve, and sustain coffee for the long term.
Image: Veneziano Coffee Roasters café
"We understand that it is only by implementing sustainable and socially responsible business practices today, that future generations will be able to enjoy coffee, tomorrow."
Veneziano Coffee Roasters Founder, Craig Dickson
Taking ownership of cup waste
While Veneziano encourages the use of reusable cups and promotes a vibrant dine-in coffee culture, the reality of café operations means takeaway cups are still in use.
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“It’s our cup. It’s our brand. We have a responsibility here.”
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Recognising this, Veneziano partnered with Simply Cups to introduce dedicated recycling units in their cafés—providing customers with a simple and clear way to recycle single-use paper coffee cups, which cannot go in regular recycling bins.
76,000+
paper cups saved from landfill
*accurate as of 31st April 2025
Paper cups were saved across three café locations:
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Veneziano Coffee Roasters - West End
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Veneziano Coffee Roasters - Surry Hills
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Veneziano Coffee Roasters - Richmond
Image: Simply Cups Collection Unit at Veneziano Coffee Roasters café
Taking it a step further
According to Veneziano, the biggest challenge in waste management is not logistics—it’s education. Both staff and customers are navigating a recycling system that is often ambiguous and inconsistent across Australia.
“The system is really easy and clear to understand. Education is the real challenge—not just for customers, but also for ourselves. Recycling in Australia is complicated and often unclear. Simply Cups helps demystify that.”
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Nick Percy, Group Sustainability Manager
To further encourage participation, Veneziano runs a cup return incentive:
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Customers who bring back seven takeaway cups receive a free coffee as a thank-you for doing their part.
Going beyond the cup
Veneziano’s sustainability focus extends far beyond cup recycling. Their broader efforts reflect a deep commitment to environmental responsibility and community engagement:
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Certified B Corporation – Meeting high standards for social and environmental impact
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Carbon Neutral Organisation, Certified by Climate Active
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100% Renewable Electricity – Across all operations since 2022
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More than 70% waste diverted from landfill
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CaféSmart Partner – Raising over $10,000 to support local homelessness initiatives
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Commercial Composter – Installed at the Richmond café for organic waste
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Whether it’s finding better ways to dispose of waste or engaging with ethical supply chains, Veneziano continues to lead by example in the specialty coffee world.
Images: Commercial composter at Veneziano Coffee Roasters’ Richmond café
Learn more about Veneziano Coffee Roasters’ commitmment to sustainability here.
This page was last updated in May 2025.