UK Tea & Infusions Association Joins CAFA

London, UK – Climate Action for Associations (CAFA) is delighted to welcome the United Kingdom Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA) to our Collective. UKTIA is the independent, nonprofit body representing the British tea and herbal infusions sector. As the voice of an industry that supports the enjoyment of more than 100 million cups of tea a day in the UK, UKTIA works on behalf of the world’s major tea-producing countries, tea packers and the many organisations that underpin the tea and herbal infusions supply chain. 

For decades, UKTIA has championed the sector by promoting tea and herbal infusions, telling their unique stories, providing technical, scientific and regulatory expertise, and supporting education on health, taste, hydration, origins, varieties and sustainability. The organisation also plays a central role in fostering cooperation on noncompetitive industry issues and ensuring consumers and stakeholders understand the value and heritage behind these globally significant beverages. 

Why this partnership matters 

Climate change poses significant risks to tea growing regions and the long term security of global tea supply. To support a resilient future for the sector, UKTIA is committed to driving credible and consistent climate action across the UK tea industry. By adopting Science Based Targets (SBTs), members can strengthen supply chain resilience and align their climate strategies with internationally recognised pathways. UKTIA will support its members to develop, adopt and validate SBTi-aligned targets, helping ensure the industry is equipped to address climate risks proactively. This leadership will position UKTIA members at the forefront of sustainable tea production globally and ensure the sector contributes meaningfully to global climate goals. 

By joining CAFA, UKTIA will be able to further elevate its role in supporting climate leadership across membership bodies. This partnership will enable UKTIA to share perspectives from a sector deeply connected to land, agriculture and global supply networks, helping shape best practice for associations responding to climate risk, environmental change and sustainability expectations from consumers, regulators and businesses. 

Collaborating for climate action 

Through this collaboration, CAFA will provide UKTIA with access to cross-sector peer networks, practical sustainability tools, and guidance on embedding climate-aligned governance and emission reduction strategies. Together, CAFA and UKTIA will work to strengthen the understanding of environmental impacts across tea and herbals supply chains, support members in their sustainability journeys, and promote evidence-based communication grounded in scientific, technical and regulatory expertise. 

For UKTIA, this partnership opens new pathways to contribute its unique sectoral knowledge to a wider association ecosystem and to accelerate climate action that supports producers, businesses and consumers alike. 

We look forward to working closely with UKTIA to champion sustainability across the tea and herbal infusions sector and to support meaningful climate progress across the wider association community. 

“UKTIA is proud to join CAFA and contribute the perspective of a sector built on agriculture, heritage and global connection. Our industry understands first-hand the importance of sustainability and we are committed to supporting our members as they navigate environmental challenges with transparency, science and integrity.” Dr Sharon Hall, UKTIA Chief Executive.