Specialty Coffee Roaster "SOT COFFEE ROASTER" Obtains International Certification "B Corp"

Bit by Bit Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director: Eriko Okada; hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), which aims to solve social issues and create a better future through specialty coffee, has recently obtained the international certification "B Corporation™" (hereinafter referred to as "B Corp"), awarded to highly public-interest companies that consider society and the environment.

The B Corp certification is an international certification that comprehensively evaluates a company's social and environmental initiatives, transparency, and accountability. Under its mission to "empower people by drawing out their potential and creativity through coffee," the Company has been striving to create positive impacts on society, local communities, and the environment through its business activities.

With this B Corp certification, the Company will further develop a valuable business for everyone involved in coffee and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

Background of B Corp Certification Acquisition

For our company, the B Corp certification is not just an acquisition of certification, but a statement of our commitment to embodying our management philosophy and realizing a better society.

"We believe that coffee is not just a mere commodity, but something that creates precious time for people to face themselves and generate new ideas and creativity."

Furthermore, behind specialty coffee lies the connection of many people, including producers, roasters, baristas, local communities, and customers. Our mission is to create a better cycle through coffee while considering the impact of our business activities on society, local communities, and the environment. The acquisition of the B Corp certification this time is a recognition of our stance and an opportunity to deepen our sense of purpose and philosophy.

Key Initiatives Evaluated for B Corp Certification Acquisition

Towards a Society Where Introspection and Creativity Circulate Through Contributions to Local Communities and Self-Expression

Under our management philosophy of "realizing a happy society where everyone's strengths are utilized to contribute to others," we place importance not only on serving coffee but also on creating a "place" for people to confront themselves and expand their potential.

Since our founding, we have been engaged in activities such as holding tasting and brewing experience workshops to promote coffee culture, providing free use of part of our cafe space for workshop support, and offering free wall space in our stores as galleries for artists.

Through these initiatives, we foster a gentle connection between people through coffee, leading to encounters with oneself and new things for both those who express themselves and those who receive. We view our cafes as a landscape within the community and are working to revitalize the local community through collaboration with local residents and businesses, and participation in community cleanup activities.

Career Support and Empowerment of Workers

We value creating an environment where each staff member can work with autonomy, leveraging their strengths. We provide opportunities for learning and challenge, not only in coffee brewing techniques and customer service but also in product development, workshop planning and execution, and store management, allowing them to expand their potential through diverse experiences.

We are also building a team where individual strengths and values are respected, and everyone can grow in their own way. We believe that by empowering our coffee-serving staff, we can deliver better experiences to our customers.

Environmental Consideration and Social Contribution Activities

We aim to create a positive impact on the environment and society through our business activities.

We have continuously engaged in social contribution activities through coffee, such as donating a portion of the sales of our original merchandise to the NPO organization "TABLE FOR TWO."

In our daily store operations, we are taking one step at a time from what we can do in our daily lives, such as reducing waste, effectively utilizing resources, and participating in community cleanup activities.

We will continue to deliver experiences that lead to a better future, cherishing the connections with the environment, society, and people behind each cup of coffee, not just delivering coffee as a product.

Message from the Representative

"What we aim for is not just to provide delicious coffee.

Through coffee, we want to be close to each person's well-being and create time for them to be themselves. While valuing the quality of specialty coffee, we want to continue to focus on the "time of people" and "richness of heart" that lie beyond it.

This B Corp certification is not the culmination of our efforts, but a new starting point. We will continue to aim to be a company that creates good cycles for everyone involved, including customers, producers, staff, and the local community, and builds a better society and future through coffee."

About B Corp

The B Corp certification is an international certification system established in 2006 by the U.S. non-profit organization B Lab™. It comprehensively evaluates a company's social and environmental initiatives. Companies must meet strict standards, including transparency and accountability, in five areas: "Governance," "Workers," "Community," "Environment," and "Customers."

As of June 2026, over 10,000 companies in 102 countries worldwide and approximately 80 companies in Japan have obtained the certification. The "B" in B Corp stands for "Benefit," aiming to bring value to all stakeholders involved in business, including the global environment, local communities, customers, and employees, through corporate activities.

*Source: B Market Builder Japan

Company Overview

Company Name: Bit by Bit Inc.

Brand Name: SÖT COFFEE ROASTER

Representative: Eriko Okada, Representative Director

Location: Tenma-bashi Store, Kitahama Store in Chuo-ku, Osaka; Shichijo Store in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto.

Established: December 25, 2018

Business Activities: Roasting, sales, cafe operation, wholesale, and online sales of specialty coffee

Company Website: https://www.sotcoffee.com