Abstract Coffee production and retail is a profitable business today, guaranteeing high income for parties involved in the industry’s functioning. However, it also has numerous social, environmental, and sustainability issues that should be addressed. The following paper delves into the coffee production and distribution supply chain, precisely the retail stage, to reveal and discuss the nagging problems that should be addressed. The central idea is that the existing coffee retail business lacks sustainability efforts and fails to prove its commitment to address the critical environmental issues. The social implications of the selected topic and its importance are discussed. Moreover, the possible methods to increase sustainability, such as designing recyclable cups, engaging social media, and having organic specifications, are also discussed. The paper contributes to the improved understanding of the current state of the coffee retail business regarding sustainability and community issues. It also emphasizes the significance of sustainable practices in the given sphere. Introduction Nowadays, coffee is a product that should be viewed as a part of popular culture. Numerous individuals view it as the part of their lifestyles and daily rituals. However, the industry and coffee farming have a negative impact on biodiversity and the environment. It means that the sector is associated with numerous social implications, such as preserving people’s quality of life and protecting ecosystems and environments. Coffee retail, as the stage of the supply chain, also has several critical issues that should be addressed. Thus, the proposed paper offers the following thesis: The retail coffee business lacks sustainability efforts and transparency on its commitments to address environmental issues. In this regard, there is a place for numerous social concerns and aspects that should be addressed. The paper contains sections representing the current state of the problem, major issues, their social importance, and possible sustainability measures that could be done. Current State Currently, the coffee retail business is an attractive sphere helping to generate stably high income and acquire numerous benefits. It leads to the fast evolution of the industry and the continuously growing demand for the final product (Cailleba & Casteran, 2009). Thus, statistics show that the retail market of coffee in the United States reached $47.4 billion in 2022 (Hirsch, 2022). Besides, in 2022, the retail coffee market demonstrated stable growth and increased by 2% (Hirsch, 2022). The number of consumers rises, and their demand also becomes more significant. At the same time, retailers have to use more effective strategies to meet clients’ needs and satisfy their diversified requirements. However, along with the obvious financial benefits, it leads to the increased topicality of social problems that should be addressed to avoid critical harm done to the environment and communities affected by the industry. Major Issues As stated previously, the retail coffee business lacks sustainability efforts, leading to the emergence of several critical issues. First of all, the problem of waste and its effective management emerges. From the sociological perspec