For over 30 years, we have been seeking to embed sustainability into our everyday business. Since 2013, this has been called The Positive Cup – a strategy that remains at the heart of our business and that reinforces our conviction that coffee must be a force for good.

 

ACCELERATING IMPACT THROUGH THE POSITIVE CUP

 

  DECARBONISE THE VALUE CHAIN
  CONVICTION 
  WE BELIEVE THAT
A LOW-CARBON
ECONOMY IS
THE ONLY FUTURE 
 
  AMBITION 
  So we will aim to reduce and remove emissions throughout our value chain even as our business evolves
  GOAL 
  Net zero GHG emissions
  IN ACCORDANCE WITH
 
 

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  GOAL TIMING 
  By 2050
 
  OUR LEVERS
  Decarbonisation of the Nespresso green coffee supply chain and regenerative agriculture practices
 
  Innovation and redesign in products, systems and markets
  Optimisation of energy and logistics
  1. We are committed to achieving Net zero GHG emissions by 2050 in accordance with SBTi standards, and are now accelerating towards our SBTi 2030 near-term targets, approved in May 2024.
  SDGs

 

  REGENERATE LANDSCAPES
  CONVICTION 
  WE BELIEVE THAT
NATURE IS OUR GREATEST
ALLY IN SECURING
THE FUTURE OF COFFEE 
 
  AMBITION 
  So we will scale up regenerative agricultural practices to help restore landscapes and enhance farmers’ livelihoods
  GOAL 
  Source 95% of AAA coffee from farms practising regenerative agriculture2
  IN COLLABORATION WITH
 
  Rainforest Alliance logo
 
  GOAL TIMING 
  By 2030 
 
  OUR LEVERS
  Delivery of nature-­based and renovation actions
  Practising agroforestry in and around coffee farms
  Landscape actions and protecting biodiversity
  2. By 2030, we aim that 95% of our green coffee volume will be rated Bronze on the Rainforest Alliance ‘Regenerative Coffee Scorecard’, out of which 70% will be rated Gold.
  SDGs

 

  EMPOWER COMMUNITIES
  CONVICTION 
  WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY
FARM AND FARMER
IS UNIQUE AND NO ONE
SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND
 
  AMBITION 
  So we will expand proven solutions
that build resilient communities
and transform livelihoods
  GOAL 
  All AAA smallholder farmers in Colombia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Mexico and Peru receive the Living Income Reference Price3 
  IN COLLABORATION WITH
 
 

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  GOAL TIMING 
  By 2030 
 
  OUR LEVERS
  Human rights due diligence
  Improved access to social services
  Living income and risk protection
  3. On volumes sold to Nespresso, and in origins where the LIRP has been established by Fairtrade international and the majority of AAA coffee farmers are smallholders.
  SDGs

 

  ADVANCE CIRCULARITY
  CONVICTION 
  WE BELIEVE THAT
NO RESOURCE SHOULD
BE THROWN AWAY 
 
  AMBITION 
  So we will do everything we can to avoid waste
  GOAL
  60% global aluminium capsule recycling rate 
   
  Nespresso capsule recycling icon
 
  GOAL TIMING 
  By 2030 
 
  OUR LEVERS
  Infrastructure at scale
  Innovate for circular design
  Inspiration for consumers
   
  SDGs

 

  INSPIRE COLLECTIVE ACTION
  CONVICTION 
  WE BELIEVE THAT
COFFEE CAN BE
A FORCE FOR GOOD  
 
  AMBITION 
  So we will harness the strength of our brand, people and partnerships for positive impact
  GOAL 
  Renew B Corp™ certification
with a B Impact score ≥90 
  AS MEASURED BY
  Logo B Lab
 
  GOAL TIMING 
  By 2025 
 
  OUR LEVERS OF ACTION 
  Lead with purpose
  Respect and empower our people
  Inspire coffee lovers
   
  SDGs

 

Conviction: a strong belief that is not likely to change. Ambition: a strong wish to achieve something. Goal: an aim or a purpose. Milestone: a time when something must be achieved.

THE POSITIVE CUP
TOWARDS 2030

The Positive Cup Strategy towards 2030 is built upon our strategic priorities and convictions: values-based, fundamental beliefs that we hold as a company and that shape the way we act. Each conviction leads us to an ambition, with associated measurable goals and time-bound milestones.

 

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DECARBONISE THE VALUE CHAIN

WE ARE COMMITTED
TO TAKING ACTION
ON CLIMATE CHANGE

So we will aim to reduce and remove
emissions throughout our value chain
even as our business evolves.

Aerial view of coffee farm in Guatemala

 

 

2024 STATUS

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TONNES CO2EQ EMISSIONS REDUCED VS BAU9 IN 2024

2024 KEY ACHIEVEMENT

SBTi’s approval of Nespresso targets confirms our commitment to accelerating progress toward net zero.

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Since 2023 Nespresso greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under SBTi scope were back to the 2018 baseline level. We recorded strong progress in FLAG emissions reductions and will continue to advance efforts on hard­-to­-abate emissions.

 

2024 STATUS

SBTi approval received for our targets
Our GHG emissions reduction targets were approved by the SBTi in 2024. This included full validation of our targets across scopes 1, 2, and 3, including for Forestry, Land and Agriculture (FLAG), positioning Nespresso as a leader in ambitious climate action, with a decarbonisation pathway aligned to the Paris Agreement and its goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Improvement of the coffee primary emission factor on AAA farms
We continue to reduce the primary emission factor of AAA green coffee, with estimates showing a decline in 2024 from 5.0 to 4.3 kg CO2e/kg GC.11 This progress is driven by reductions, removals, and a commitment to zero deforestation. To support this transition, we are equipping AAA farmers with regenerative agricultural practices through the deployment of agronomic packages in Brazil, Costa Rica and Colombia.

Climate change maker’s network across all our departments
We have launched a Carbon Accounting Tool (CAT) to help identify the source of our impact, track progress and develop forward-looking scenarios. We have also launched a network of over 15 Climate Change Makers12 across HQ departments to accelerate our path to net zero and close the identified gap to 2030 targets. All markets have also set a target of 100% renewable electricity for their boutiques and offices, further reinforcing our commitment to sustainability.

Agroforestry and reforestation scaled over 10 years
In 2024, we delivered 2 million more trees as part of our agroforestry programme, bringing the total to 9 million trees delivered for carbon removals since 2014. These trees contribute directly to our net zero journey by enhancing carbon removals.

 

SPOTLIGHT

Biochar solutions for healthy soils and decarbonisation
We believe that biochar technology will play an important role in our decarbonisation journey. We have launched groundbreaking collaborations with industry pioneers to scale biochar – a charcoal-like substance that enhances soil health while also playing a role in long-term carbon sequestration. In partnership with DSS+ and Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), we piloted a portable production system that enables biochar to be produced directly on farms in Brazil. Additionally, with NetZero, winners of the Tech-for-Good Awards 2023, we are helping support investment in an innovative biochar production facility in Paraguaçu, Brazil to further explore its benefits for both carbon removal and regenerative agriculture, and offering the opportunity for AAA farmers to derive value from their farm by-product.

“COFFEE IS AN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT AND THEREFORE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE TO CLIMATE CHANGE. NKG IS COMMITTED TO DOING ITS PART IN THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT. WE ARE, THEREFORE, VERY PLEASED TO BE PART OF THIS INNOVATIVE PROJECT, WHICH COULD BRING SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN KEY AREAS SUCH AS CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND REDUCED FERTILISER USE, AND THEREFORE LOWER CARBON EMISSIONS.”

 

GÜNTER HÄUSLER 
MANAGING DIRECTOR
NKG STOCKLER

 

2024 PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
DECARBONISE THE VALUE CHAIN SDG TARGETS1 GRI INDICATORS BUREAU VERITAS AUDITED IN 2024 2014–2024 (CUMULATIVE) 20242 2023 2022 BASELINE BASELINE DATE
Scope 1 GHG emissions (in ,000 tonnes CO2eq): direct GHG emissions from Nespresso-owned facilities 12.2, 12.4 305-1     8 7 8 7 2018
Scope 2 GHG emissions (in ,000 tonnes CO2eq): GHG emissions resulting from electricity production used in Nespresso-owned facilities 12.2, 12.4 305-2     2 7 7 10 2018
Scope 3 GHG emissions (in ,000 tonnes CO2eq): all other GHG emissions occurring upstream and downstream from Nespresso-owned facilities3 12.2, 12.4 305-3              
   Total FLAG and non-FLAG (SBTi authorised exclusions excluded)         1,228 1,212 1,359 1,228 2018
   Total FLAG         488 497 577 493 2018
   Total non-FLAG (SBTi authorised exclusions excluded)         740 715 782 735 2018
Total annual GHG emissions (in ,000 tonnes CO2 eq) 12.2, 12.4                
   Total         1,656 1,607 1,801 1,515 2018
   Under SBTi scope         1,238 1,226 1,374 1,245 2018
   Exclusion         418 381 427 270 2018
Total annual GHG BAU (in ,000 tonnes CO2 eq)                  
   Total         1,942 1,784 1,951 1,515 2018
   Under SBTi scope         1,524 1,403 1,524 1,245 2018
GHG reductions against Business-as-usual (BAU) under SBTi scope (in ,000 tonnes CO2eq)4 12.2, 12.4       2865 177 150 0 2018
Trees delivered for carbon removals within AAA landscapes (in ,000) 15.1, 15.2, 15.3 201-2, 305-5 Yes 9,265 2,079 1,568 1,138    
Amount of carbon removals secured (in tonnes CO2eq) 12.2, 12.4     1,318,700 375,000 366,000 265,000 134,000 2020
AAA Program primary emission factor (kg of CO2eq per kg of green coffee)6 12.2, 12.4       4.3 5 5.2    
Total energy consumption in our three production centres (gigajoules per tonne of product)7 7.3, 8.4, 12.2 302-1 Yes   3.24 3.42 3.36 3.76 2018
% of renewable electricity procured for our three production centres 7.2, 7.3, 8.4, 12.2 201-2, 302-1 Yes   100% 100% 100% 100% 2017
% of renewable energy consumed across production centre operations8 7.2, 7.3, 8.4, 12.2 201-2, 302-1 Yes   58% 57% 56% >50% 2017
Energy consumption in offices and boutiques operated by Nespresso (gigajoules)     Yes   133,815 134,775      
% of renewable energy consumed in offices and boutiques operated by Nespresso     Yes   74% 61%      
Total on-site water withdrawal (m3 per tonne of product)8 6.4, 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 15.1 303-3 Yes   3.5 4.3 1.9 3.9 2018
1. Refers to the targets defined under the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework.
2. Data from previous years have evolved due to a methodology refinement in 2024.
3. This includes all scope 3 emissions (from coffee cultivation, land use change, all logistics, accessories and machines manufacturing, products end-of-life).
4. BAU level = what our emissions would be without climate projects.

5. CO2eq vs. our 2024 BAU (Business-as-usual) projections. GHG reductions against BAU (under SBTi scope) as of November 2024 amounted to 188,000 tCO2eq. However, following changes in methodology and re-baselining of green coffee, the final total for 2024 was adjusted to 286,000 tCO2eq.
6. The primary emission factor is comprised of two elements, emissions from cultivation (2.8), and Land Use Change (1.5).
7. Precision of (previous) data calculation has been refined.
8. Refers to Nespresso production centres.

 

9. CO2eq vs. our 2024 BAU (Business-as-usual) projections. GHG reductions against BAU (under SBTi scope) as of November 2024 amounted to 188,000 tCO2eq. However, following changes in methodology and re-baselining of green coffee, the final total for 2024 was adjusted to 286,000 tCO2eq.
10. Carbon footprint data is based on latest methodology and best available knowledge.
11. The primary emission factor is comprised of two elements, emissions from cultivation (2.8), and Land Use Change (1.5). GC = Green Coffee.
12. A group of Nespresso employees who drive contributions to our climate goals across the corporate Nespresso departments.

REGENERATE LANDSCAPES

SOIL RESILIENCE IS
OUR PRIORITY

So we will scale up regenerative agricultural
practices to help restore landscapes and
enhance farmers’ livelihoods.

Hand on brazil soil

 

2024 STATUS

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AAA COFFEE SOURCED FROM FARMS PRACTISING REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE5
 

2024 KEY ACHIEVEMENT

10m

Trees delivered by Nespresso and its partners in AAA Program landscape since 2014, including 9m for carbon removals6.

2024 STATUS

Paving the way to gold standards
In 2024, a third-party assessment by Enveritas estimates that 83% of our AAA green coffee is sourced from farms practising regenerative agriculture, equivalent to a Bronze rating on the Regenerative Coffee Scorecard. The assessment also projects that 65% of AAA green coffee volume would reach Gold level – representing farms with more diverse ecosystems and a greater reliance on nature-based inputs than Bronze farms. We are making steady progress in building the case for regenerative transition, deploying new agronomic packs and incentives to test adoption rates in three key origins: Brazil, Colombia and Costa Rica. Beyond fostering behavioural change and education, these learnings will help us develop market-based mechanisms that can drive meaningful impact – supporting our ambition for 70% of our coffee to come from Gold-rated farms by 2030.7

New partnership for soil resilience monitoring
We are strengthening our approach to soil health by partnering with Genesis, a leading organisation specialising in soil ratings. Together, we are equipping our operations with a best-in-class soil health monitoring tool designed to assess soil conditions across AAA origins. This tool establishes a baseline for carbon stock and water retention while identifying opportunities for improvement. It also enables a clearer understanding of the relationship between soil health and farming practices, providing actionable recommendations for farmers. Initial insights from 50 AAA farms in Brazil and Nicaragua – based on more than 100 samples – reveal that 79% of soils demonstrate good health, while also highlighting specific cases of nutrient overuse that require attention. 

 

SPOTLIGHT

Building the case for regenerative agriculture in coffee
In 2024, Nespresso partnered with TechnoServe to conduct a study demonstrating the benefits of the transition to regenerative agriculture practices and how to support farmers in the transition. By quantifying these impacts, the study aims to guide strategic investments from donors and the private sector while catalysing broader adoption of regenerative agriculture practices to help climate resilience.

“AT TECHNOSERVE, WE’VE LONG RECOGNISED THE POTENTIAL OF REGENERATIVE COFFEE PRODUCTION TO TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES. THIS LANDMARK STUDY QUANTIFIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO BOTH IMPROVE FARMER LIVELIHOODS AND TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE, SHOWCASING HOW REGENERATIVE COFFEE CAN DELIVER ENORMOUS BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE. WE HOPE IT INSPIRES SMART INVESTMENT THAT DRIVES MORE REGENERATIVE COFFEE PRODUCTION AROUND THE GLOBE.”

 

WILLIAM WARSHAUER 
PRESIDENT & CEO
TECHNOSERVE

 

2024 PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
REGENERATE LANDSCAPES SDG TARGETS1 GRI INDICATORS BUREAU VERITAS AUDITED IN 2024 2014–2024 (CUMULATIVE) 2024 2023 2022 BASELINE BASELINE DATE
% of green coffee sourced through the AAA Program 2.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 8.3, 15.1, 15.3 308 Yes   91%2 94% 93% 10% 2005
% of green coffee certified by the Rainforest Alliance or Fairtrade International or Fair Trade USA or organic 2.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 15.1, 15.3, 15.5 417-1 Yes   57% 56% 51% 36% 2014
% of green coffee volume certified Rainforest Alliance 2.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 8.3, 15.1, 15.3 304, 304-3 Yes   46% 43% 42%    
% of AAA coffee sourced from farms practising regenerative agriculture – equivalent to Bronze level as per Enveritas audit3 2.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 15.1, 15.3, 15.5 304     83% 85%  76%    
% of AAA coffee sourced from farms practising regenerative agriculture – equivalent to Gold level as per Enveritas audit4 2.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 15.1, 15.3, 15.5 304     65% 30%      
Area managed under the AAA Program (in ,000 hectares) 2.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 15.1, 15.3, 15.5 304 Yes   415 333 346 10 2009
Number of countries with agroforestry or reforestation programmes 2.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 15.1, 15.3, 15.5 201-2, 304-3     9 9 10 2 2014
Number of trees delivered by Nespresso and its partners in AAA Program landscapes (in ,000) 15.1, 15.2, 15.3 304-3 Yes 10,277 1,218 1,604 1,273 130 2014
Biodiversity priority areas with an action plan in place 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 15.9 304-1     2 2 2      
Investment in climate actions (in ,000 CHF)5 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 15.2, 15.3 201-2, 302-2, 305 Yes 63,003 11,206 10,886 17,271 946 2014
1. Refers to the targets defined under the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework.
2. Year-on-year decline due to supply chain disruption, stock building and difficulty sourcing certain types of coffees.
3. % of AAA green coffee volume estimated at Bronze level on the Regenerative Coffee Scorecard as per Enveritas verification. The Regenerative Coffee Scorecard is currently being refined by the Rainforest Alliance.
4. % of AAA green coffee volume estimated at Gold level on the Regenerative Coffee Scorecard as per Enveritas verification. The Regenerative Coffee Scorecard is currently being refined by the Rainforest Alliance.

5. Includes agricultural investments for climate change adaptation and mitigation.

 

5. % of AAA green coffee volume estimated at Bronze level on the Regenerative Coffee Scorecard as per Enveritas verification. The Regenerative Coffee Scorecard is at the moment being refined by the Rainforest Alliance.
6. Details of this calculation are available in the Performance Table section.
7. Assessment conducted by Enveritas as the Regenerative Coffee Scorecard currently being refined by the Rainforest Alliance.

EMPOWER COMMUNITIES

WE DRIVE GROWTH AND
RESILIENCE IN SMALLHOLDER COMMUNITIES

So we will expand proven solutions that build
resilient communities and transform livelihoods.

Women farmers

 

 

2024 STATUS

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LIVING INCOME
REFERENCE PRICE

Working towards deploying the Living Income Reference Price (LIRP) with Fairtrade International.8

 

2024 KEY ACHIEVEMENT

CHF 50m

Annual investment in coffee operations9.

2024 STATUS

Supply chain transparency and farmer protection
We are strengthening supply chain transparency by expanding digitalisation across AAA origins. Our best-in-class digital ecosystem is designed to measure impact at scale, streamline data collection and enable faster, more informed decisionmaking. This system enhances performance assessment and supports strategic targets.
Through our partnership with OpenSC, we have introduced real-time monitoring of farmgate prices, providing greater protection for farmers against market volatility. This initiative is reinforced by the deployment of the Living Income Reference Price (LIRP), which we piloted in 2024 in collaboration with Fairtrade International. The pilot covered three cooperatives: Aguadas, Norte and Manizales, along with one direct supply partner in Caldas, Colombia, Cafexport.
Our crop insurance programme with BlueMarble has supported more than 25,000 farmers in 2024 and has distributed 7.3 million USD in payouts since 2018. The programme is active in six countries so far.

Child protection
Preventing child labour risks is crucial for Nespresso as it ensures the safety, education and well-being of children in coffee-growing communities, aligning with the company’s commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. We collaborate with international experts and local partners to implement effective strategies. In Uganda, Nespresso launched a pilot project with Terre des Hommes and Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited to address child protection risks. The Child Rights Monitoring and Remediation System (CRMRS) empowers communities to prevent child rights abuses, improve case identification and reporting, and support remediation through social workers, community-based committees and local government actors.

Fair Labor Association and workers’ rights
Nespresso is dedicated to a robust Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) process throughout its value chain. Since 2020, significant progress has been made in collaboration with the Fair Labor Association (FLA), which provides independent verification and enhances transparency. This partnership with the Fair Labor Association has strengthened Nespresso’s supply chain by conducting 17 comprehensive assessments at both the headquarters and farm levels. Nespresso’s commitment to promoting and protecting workers’ rights and improving global working conditions has been recognised by FLA, which acknowledged Nespresso for achieving the first milestone of its Agriculture Program.

Gender inclusion in agronomy
We believe that trainings and interventions under the AAA program should reach farmers of all genders equally to fully unlock capabilities and deliver outcomes. By gaining more knowledge, women are empowered to participate in the decision-making processes of the farm. We emphasize removing barriers that prevent women from attending these trainings and accessing knowledge. In 2024, women represented 42% of the participants in AAA agronomy training.

 

SPOTLIGHT

From blossom to brew: honey meets coffee
To harness the income-generating potential of bees for coffee farmers, Nespresso partnered with agritech startup UBEES to bring connected beehives to AAA farms in Colombia’s Jardín, Caldas and Huila regions. This state-of-the-art technology enables realtime monitoring of beehive health and pollination.
Nespresso announced a loan of USD 1 million to support UBEES, in partnership with the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), to scale up their programme in Colombia. The goal is to install 200,000 beehives over the next 10 years, alongside other external contributions across Latin America and Africa. This investment will empower more farmers to adopt regenerative practices and diversify their incomes.

“WITH NESPRESSO, WE HAVE BEEN HARNESSING THE POWER OF BEES TO TRANSFORM AGRICULTURE. THIS COLLABORATION IS MORE THAN JUST SUSTAINABILITY — IT’S ABOUT PROTECTING POLLINATORS, UPLIFTING FARMERS, AND SECURING A HEALTHIER PLANET FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.”

 

ARNAUD LACOURT 
CHAIRMAN
UBEES

 

2024 PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
EMPOWER COMMUNITIES SDG TARGETS1 GRI INDICATORS BUREAU VERITAS AUDITED IN 2024 2014–2024 (CUMULATIVE) 2024 2023 2022 BASELINE BASELINE DATE
Number of countries with the AAA Program 2.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 8.3, 15.1, 15.3, 15.5 308, 308-2, 413-1 Yes   18 18 18 5 2005
Number of farmers enrolled in the AAA Program 2.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 8.3, 15.1, 15.3, 15.5 308, 308-2, 413, 413-1, 414 Yes   168,550 157,540 150,918 1,500 2005
Number of active clusters in the AAA Program 2.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 8.3, 15.1, 15.3, 15.5 413-1     51 51 51    
Number of AAA Program field staff, including agronomists2 2.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 8.3, 15.1, 15.3, 15.5 308     863 676 645 20 2005
% of AAA Program field staff positions held by women 5.5, 5.a 405-1     39% 35% 35% 0% 2005
% AAA farmers known and named in the database   308-1, 414-1     100% 100% 100% 100% 2021
% of green coffee certified Fairtrade International or Fair Trade USA 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 8.3, 8.5, 8.7, 8.8, 15.3 417-1 Yes   9% 11% 7% 0% 2014
% of global coffee purchases at or above Fairtrade Minimum Price3 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 8.3, 8.5, 8.7, 8.8, 15.3 417-1     98% 98% N/A 95% 2019
Number of farmers with access to financial resilience programmes (retirement savings plan, climate crop insurance, VSLA) 1.4, 2.3, 5.1, 8.3, 9.3 203-2, 413-1 Yes   41,733 20,851 17,584 0 2014
Number of countries where we have launched the Reviving Origins programme since 20144 2.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 8.3, 15.1, 15.3, 15.5. 17.16 203-2     7 7 7    
Number of field staff enrolled in the child rights capacity-building programme 8.7 408, 408-1     100 114 70    
Number of countries where Fair Labor Association assessment has been completed6 8.3, 8.5, 8.7, 8.8 401, 408, 408-1     17 14 10 1 2021
Number of individuals benefitting from access to clean and safe water 6.1 303-1     10,9926 38,191 12,671    
Investment in coffee operations: technical assistance and AAA premiums (in ,000 CHF) 7 1.3, 1.5, 2.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 8.3, 15.1, 15.3, 15.5   Yes 457,449 50,330 43,400 47,361 33,393 2014
Investment in field programmes related to gender equality (in ,000 CHF) 5.5, 5.a 405     584 688 611    
1. Refers to the targets defined under the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework.
2. ‘Field staff’ includes all staff working directly on the AAA Program, including agronomists, field technicians, project and support staff. In 2024, the methodology was adjusted to also include social workers.
3. A study conducted by FLOCERT in 2023 has shown that 98% of the Nespresso green coffee purchases met the equivalent to the Fairtrade Minimum Price applicable in 2022 excluding Fairtrade Premium.
4. For more information, please visit: sustainability.nespresso.com/communities/reviving-origins.
5. Fair Labor Association assessment is an important stage in the overall FLA accreditation process.
6. Data does not include access to water points in DRC due to data unavailability caused by instability in the region.

7. The methodology was changed in 2024 using the yearly average rate paid by type of premium.

 

8. The goal status refers to the implementation of the pilot in Caldas, Colombia.
9. Technical assistance and AAA premiums in 2024.

ADVANCE CIRCULARITY

ACCELERATION THROUGH
COLLECTIVE EFFORT

So we will do everything we can to avoid waste.

Pallet containing capsules for recycling

 

 

2024 STATUS

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ESTIMATED GLOBAL RECYCLING RATE12
 

2024 KEY ACHIEVEMENT

99%

Estimated capsule collection capacity13.

2024 STATUS

The impact of collective efforts
Globally, 99%13 of Nespresso aluminium capsules are bought by household consumers who have access to a convenient collection option.
We continue to engage with our people, partners, Nespresso coffee lovers and municipalities to increase capsule recycling. We saw significant performance improvement in many markets across all Zones. Recycling rates were above 50% in Canada, Colombia, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Taiwan. We collaborate with other capsule producers in nine markets – to join forces on aluminium recycling.
In France, the capsule collection system has made significant strides. In 2024, more than 70% of the population could recycle their capsules through household yellow bins.
We are also advancing recycling infrastructure in North America, leveraging the acceptance of aluminium capsules in New York and New Jersey’s collective infrastructure. In the Netherlands, we partnered with eight other coffee companies to expand capsule recycling under Koffie Capsule Recycling Nederland and other efforts. In 2024, these efforts contributed to raising the recycling rate to 35%.12

Refurbished machines accessible in new markets
Our RELOVE range of machines continued to expand into seven new markets (Canada, China, Hungary, the Netherlands, Nordics, Poland and Portugal), bringing the total to 21 markets worldwide.

New territories for compostable paper-based capsules14
Our paper-based home and industrial compostable capsule collection continues to reach new markets and territories. In 2024, the paperbased capsules launched in 11 new markets, including Austria, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.

 

SPOTLIGHT

New campaigns for greater consumer engagement
We continue to engage consumers through recycling campaigns, iconic partnerships and celebrity voices. While Nespresso UK launched a campaign with Royal Mail, Nespresso USA introduced a 360-degree campaign titled Choose Aluminium, Choose to Recycle to encourage consumers to recycle more. Watch our recycling campaign video here. In 2025, we aim to expand impactful consumer education campaigns to other markets.

“NESPRESSO’S INVESTMENT IN CIRCULARITY OVER DECADES HAS BUILT A GREAT MODEL AND DEMONSTRATES ALUMINIUM’S SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS. NESPRESSO’S MEMBERSHIP IN ALUMINIUM STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE ALSO HELPS TO DRIVE SCALE OF EFFORTS.”

 

FIONA SOLOMON 
CEO
ALUMINIUM STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE

 

2024 PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
ADVANCE CIRCULARITY SDG TARGETS1 GRI INDICATORS BUREAU VERITAS AUDITED IN 2024 2014–2024 (CUMULATIVE) 2024 2023 2022 BASELINE BASELINE DATE
Number of markets with capsule recycling systems2 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5 306-2, 306-4 Yes   71 70 74 1 1991
Numbers of countries where capsules can be recycled in collective infrastructure (even partial coverage) and/or where we join forces on recycling with competitors         15        
Estimated capsule collection capacity (%)3 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5 306-2 Yes   99% 93% 94% 24% 2009
Estimated global recycling rate (%)4 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5 306-2, 306-4 Yes   35% 33% 32% 15% 2009
Number of countries selling Nespresso home compostable 5 capsules 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5       14 2   2 2023
Number of coffees in Nespresso home compostable collection5 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5       6 5   5 2023
Number of markets selling or placing RELOVE refurbished machines 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5 306-2     21 14 10 3 2021
Nespresso Original Line made using 80% recycled aluminium 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5 306-2     100% 100% 100%    
Nespresso Vertuo Line made using 85% recycled aluminium 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5 306-2     95% 94% 90%    
% of B2C machine models6 with an Ecoscore energy rating of A or higher7 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5 302-4     100% 100% 100%    
% of B2C machine models6 with an Ecoscore energy rating of A++7 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5 302-4     17% 17%   17% 2023
Accessories Packaging: % of recycled material in accessory collection packaging 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5 306-2     93% 93%   93% 2023
Machines Packaging: % of machine models packaging made using at least 80% of recycled material8 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5 306-2     85%        
Total weight of waste generated in manufacturing (metric tonnes)9 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5 306-3 Yes   9,373 7,786 8,603    
Breakdown: Hazardous waste in manufacturing (weight of waste generated in metric tonnes)9 3.9, 6.3, 12.4 306-3     6 8 13.82    
Breakdown: Non-hazardous waste in manufacturing (weight of waste generated in metric tonnes)9 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5 306-3 Yes   9,367 7,778 8,589    
Investment in collection capacity and recycling systems (in ,000 CHF)10, 11 8.4, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5 306 Yes 554,899 80,781 81,817 78,680 16,678 2014
1. Refers to the targets defined under the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework.
2. As per Nespresso’s market list.
3. Globally, 99% of Nespresso aluminium capsules are bought by household consumers who have access to a convenient collection option.
4. In dedicated and collective systems.
5. The paper-based capsules are certified as “OK compost HOME and INDUSTRIAL” by TÜV Austria.
6. Home-use machines (18 models).
7. As per Swiss Ordinance Energy Efficiency (SR 730.02) (based on protocol for testing in accordance with EN 60661 and Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008). KPI has evolved as per evolution of standard.
8. This calculation includes machines packaging materials, such as colour carton box, protective paper pulp and plastic foil and bags.
9. Precision of (previous) data calculation has been refined.
10. Methodology of calculation was refined in 2023.
11. Includes investment in technology.

 

12. In dedicated and collective systems.
13. Globally, 99% of Nespresso aluminium capsules are bought by household consumers who have access to a convenient collection option.
14. The paper-based capsules are certified as “OK compost HOME and INDUSTRIAL” by TÜV Austria.

INSPIRE COLLECTIVE ACTION

WE ARE COMMITTED
TO DRIVING CHANGE

So we will harness the strength of our brand,
people and partnerships for positive impact.

NESPRESSO SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD IN PARIS

 

 

2024 STATUS

Progress Chart Circulytics

B CORP™

B Impact Score achieved in 2022, progress towards our recertification goal of ≥90 points in 2025. 
 

2024 KEY ACHIEVEMENT

CHF 1.2bn

Total investment in The Positive Cup (cumulative 2014–2024).

2024 STATUS

Our path to B Corp™ recertification
We are expanding our sustainability efforts as we prepare for B Corp™ recertification in 2025, now reaching over 40 markets. B Corp™ is a commitment to continuous improvement, using business as a catalyst for positive change. This includes bringing three new markets into the certification process and empowering employees to drive positive change. In 2024, we counted more than 220 sustainability champions in our organisation, while about half of our employees took part in volunteering initiatives.

10 years of our sustainability coalition for impact
We actively collaborate with suppliers, partners and consumers to achieve our sustainability goals. The Nespresso Sustainability Advisory Board (NSAB) is a coalition brought together to help Nespresso reach its 2030 goals and lead the sustainability agenda. In March, it met in parallel with the ChangeNOW summit in Paris, where it focused on accelerating the shift to regenerative agriculture and promoting circularity. Collaboration across the value chain remains essential for tackling challenges and amplifying impact.

 

SPOTLIGHT

Coffee that fuels change
In 2024, Nespresso UK partnered with Change Please, an award-winning social enterprise which helps people experiencing homelessness have a second shot at life, through education and employment. Change Please expanded its operation into Ireland, supported by a GBP 1 million donation from Nespresso.

“WE ARE INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL TO NESPRESSO FOR THEIR REMARKABLE SUPPORT, WHICH ALLOWS US TO BRING CHANGE PLEASE’S LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMME TO IRELAND.”

 

KEN LOVE 
MANAGING DIRECTOR
CHANGE PLEASE

 

2024 PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
INSPIRE COLLECTIVE ACTION SDG TARGETS1 GRI INDICATORS BUREAU VERITAS AUDITED IN 2024 2014–2024 (CUMULATIVE) 2024 2023 2022 BASELINE BASELINE DATE
B Impact Score2 12.6           84 84 points 2022
Total investment in The Positive Cup (in ,000 CHF) 1.3, 1.5, 2.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.b, 8.3, 15.1, 15.3, 15.5 201, 308 Yes 1,191,091 160,626 151,330 158,592 59,678 2014
Investment in engagement and governance (in ,000 CHF)3 12.8   Yes 115,741 18,309 15,227 14,996 8,661 2014
Yearly amount raised through co-funding to support sustainable initiatives in coffee origins (in ,000 CHF) 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.a, 2.3, 2.4, 6.2, 6.3, 6.b, 8.2, 15.1, 15.3, 15.5, 17 413-1   33,480  8,580   10,400   8,700   2018
Members of the Nespresso Sustainability Advisory Board (NSAB) 2.4, 12.8, 12.a 2-14     20 20 21   2013
Number of employees worldwide4   2-7     14,694 14,428 14,004 330 2003
Recordable injury rate for total Nespresso and contractor workforce (per million hours worked) 1.3, 8.8 403-9     1.2 1.2 1.4 7.9 2014
% of employees who have taken a sustainability training 4.7, 12.6, 17.16, 17.17 404-2, 2-24     84%        
Nespresso employee sustainability champions around the world 2.4, 12.8, 12.a       227 211 98   2020
Full-time employees on the sustainability team at Nespresso HQ and in AAA regions 2.4, 12.8, 12.a       22 26 26    
Number of nationalities at Nespresso globally 10.2       116 116 120 113 2021
% workforce under 30 years of age 8.5, 10.2 405-1     31% 33% 33%    
% of women employees5 5.5, 10.2 405-1     56% 56% 57%   2019
% of women managers6         51%        
Number of markets where we operate7   2-1     93 93 83 4 2003
Number of boutiques worldwide   2-1     791 791 791 1 2000
Number of production centres   2-1     3 3 3 1 1986
Number of permanent coffees in the range8         91 92 91 4 1986
1. Refers to the targets defined under the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework.
2. B Corp certification is valid for three years and Nespresso plans to go through the recertification process in 2025.
3. This KPI includes investments in governance and engagement through sustainability initiatives, sustainability events, and certifications.
4. Excluding agents’ employees.
5. Full- or part-time Nespresso employees with fixed or permanent contract.
6. Full- or part-time Nespresso employees with fixed or permanent contract who have direct reports.
7. As per Nespresso’s market list.
8. Nespresso branded coffees.

 

Legend goal journey for charts   On-track-2024 

Data source: The Positive Cup 2024 Progress Status

IN DETAIL: REVIEW ALL OUR SUSTAINABILTY REPORTS

Explore each of our sustainability reports in detail, from the latest progress update, to our first comprehensive Creating Shared Value Report, developed in accordance with the GRI’s G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines.

 

Read The Positive Cup: 2024 Progress Status

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Nespresso The Positive Cup 2021 Progress Report Towards 2030

Nespresso The Positive Cup 2014-2020 Achievements Report

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Nespresso The Positive Cup 2019 Progress Report

Nespresso The Positive Cup 2018 Progress Report

Nespresso The Positive Cup 2016 Progress Report Towards 2020

 

Article updated in: April 2025