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Making coffee work for everyone

Intro to communities pillar

SO PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES CAN FLOURISH

Committed to working hand in hand

Since 2003, our desire to create shared value for all stakeholders in our value chain has been channelled through the AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program . In line with B Corp™ values, our aim is to foster conditions to improve the yield and quality of harvests, while creating sustainable livelihoods and helping to protect the environment.

Responsible production

Responsible production

Empowering farmers with the support of Rainforest Alliance
Supporting livelihoods

Supporting livelihoods

Offering farmers better prices, premiums and diversification
INCLUSIVITY

INCLUSIVITY

Continuing to improve access to opportunities for all
120,000+ FARMERS
committed to high-quality production and implementing sustainable practices

93% OF NESPRESSO COFFEE
is sourced through the AAA Program

NEARLY 20 YEARS
partnering with the Rainforest Alliance

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CROP INSURANCE

Climate shocks can have devasting impacts on coffee farmers, which are rarely fully covered by insurers. With Blue Marble Microinsurance and Fairtrade, we cross-reference real-time and historic weather data to calculate which farms are affected and provide automated payouts. In Aguadas and Norte Caldas, Colombia, 4,700+ farmers and 15,000 hectares are already protected.

FARMERS PENSIONS

Coffee farmers often have little financial security. By working with the Colombian government, Fairtrade, and the Aguadas Coffee Growers’ Cooperative, we offer 2,000+ local farmers access to a retirement saving plan. 170 are already receiving a pension. A similar initiative has now also been implemented in Indonesia.

REVIVING ORIGINS

In some regions, coffee production has been lost because of conflicts, economic and environmental disasters. Through partnerships with farmers, NGOs and governments, we’re bringing back coffee growing to support local economies and preserve exquisite varieties.

Explore the Nespresso world of coffee

MANY STORIES, ONE COMMITMENT

Each farmer and agronomist has a story to tell. Each is different, yet united by a shared commitment to quality and sustainability. Through access to training, we strive to provide tools tailored to the reality of the local land and community.

Iswandi

Iswandi

Indonesia
Like over 1,800 farmers, Iswandi enjoys improved socioeconomic conditions, productivity, and coffee quality as a member of the coffee cooperative in Aceh, Indonesia – set up with Nespresso, Fairtrade and coffee trader Olam.
Alba Maria

Alba Maria

Colombia
Alba was ready to give up her 7,200 coffee trees in Colombia’s Caldas province due to unpredictable weather patterns resulting from climate change. Joining Nespresso and Blue Marble’s crop insurance plan gives her peace of mind.
Tafadzwa Nyakuchena

Tafadzwa Nyakuchena

Zimbabwe
This Zimbabwean agronomist saw drought and economic crisis almost wipe out his country’s coffee industry. Working within Nespresso’s AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program, Tafadzwa provides advice on sustainable farming practices during door-to-door coffee farm visits.