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Sustainability Hub : Climate

20 YEARS OF CARE

We’ve been committed to sustainable farming since 2003. It’s now time to go even further, with a global shift to regenerative agriculture. This is how we protect the precious coffee we love.

THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON COFFEE

Global warming and unpredictable weather can affect coffee quality and yields, putting the futures of coffee and coffee farmers at risk. The area suitable for coffee production could be cut in half by 2050.

Source: Fairtrade Report
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THE NESPRESSO AAA SUSTAINABLE QUALITY™ PROGRAM

Putting care at the heart of what we do is why we created the Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program 20 years ago, together with the Rainforest Alliance. But we need to do more, faster.

EMBRACING THE POWER OF NATURE

Nespresso is now transitioning towards regenerative agriculture on a global scale. A way of growing and cultivating coffee that uses nature's ability for self-healing and regeneration. ​

MANY STORIES, ONE FOCUS

Three farmers share their experience and learnings.

OUR REGENERATIVE JOURNEY

The Nespresso regenerative farming transition is anchored in four key principles.

COMMITTED TO NET ZERO BY 2050 AT THE LATEST

As per our SBTi 2023 submission, Nespresso has committed to reach net zero emissions by 2050. We are aiming to accelerate to achieve the target by as early as 2035. With the 2021 peak of GHG emissions behind us, we continue to expand initiatives aimed at reducing GHG emissions while transitioning to regenerative agriculture. We are piloting biochar and cover crop projects with partners in more than 20,000 AAA model farms across Brazil, Colombia and Costa Rica, allowing us to share experiences and encourage wider industry transformation. Further actions include reducing the carbon footprint (CO2 eq) emissions from our product range and switching boutiques to renewable energy.
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TEAMING UP WITH GLOBAL COFFEE EXPERTS AND THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE

Co-developed with a community of global partners and coffee experts, The Rainforest Alliance Regenerative Coffee Scorecard measures the adoption rates of regenerative practices by coffee farmers and their impact on five key areas.

  • Cafe colombia
  • Techno serve
  • Rainforest alliance
  • Fair trade USA
  • Fair trade
  • PUR Project
  • IUCN