Nespresso Commitments | Doing is Everything

Our achievements 2014-2020

AND WORKING TOGETHER, OUR BIGGEST

ACHIEVEMENTS ARE STILL AHEAD OF US

BECOME CARBON NEUTRAL

We commit that by end of 2022 your cup of Nespresso will be fully carbon neutral. By continually reducing emissions and compensating for the remainder through agroforestry.

Planted 4.5 million trees so far with PUR Project.
Inset 100% of our operational carbon emissions by reviving farming ecosystems.
Reduced carbon footprint of a cup of Nespresso by 23% vs. 2009.
Use renewable electricity across our operations, partnering with RE100.

PROTECT BIODIVERSITY AND NATURE

We help sustainable coffee farming take root around the world. To respect, preserve and restore the natural environment for generations to come.

Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality^TM Program supported more than 300,000 hectares of sustainably grown coffee.
Supported 50,000 farmers to use our agroforestry program to restore the balance of trees and crops.
Certified 56% our coffee by Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance.
Launched our first of many to come organic coffees.

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

Our innovation drives sustainability across our business, to ensure that everything we do helps revitalize our communities and our planet.

Installed over 100,000 recycling points, with more coming every day.
Achieved 30% global capsule recycling rate. With your help, that’s just the beginning.
Launched our Second Life initiative to give new life to recycled capsules and coffee grounds.
Introduced our first capsule made using 80% recycled aluminum, Master Origins Colombia.

BUILD SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS FOR FARMERS

We’re transforming the industry to ensure that coffee farmers, their communities, and their natural environment all continue to grow and thrive.

Supported more than 110,000 coffee farmers to more sustainable livelihoods through our AAA Program.
Built a network of 400 agronomists to support and train farmers around the world.
Guarantee additional income for our farmers, by paying premium prices for our coffee.
Offer insurance to farmers to help mitigate risks, such as extreme weather events.

LEAD BUSINESS FOR A BETTER WORLD

We believe that good business helps make the world a better place. You can help by joining the movement to make coffee a force for good.

Setting up the Nespresso Sustainability Innovation Fund to catalyze innovation.
Invested over CHF 500 million to date in sustainability programs.
Empowered everyone in the organization to help make our sustainability goals happen.
Established a sustainable business model, balancing profit with purpose at the highest organizational levels.

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