Ecolaboration™ - The Nespresso way of doing business
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Coffee Sourcing
Since 2003, we have been working with the Rainforest Alliance to help protect the future of the highest quality coffees and secure the livelihoods of the farmers that grow them. At the end of 2012, over 68% of our coffee was sourced through our AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program, against a target of 80% by 2013... more
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Capsule Recycling
Starting in Switzerland in 1991, we have been putting in place systems to collect used capsules for recycling. At the end of June 2012, our global collection capacity of used capsules reached 76,4%, against a target of 75% by 2013. 25 markets had collection systems in place, representing 14,000 dedicated collection points... more
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Carbon Reduction
Since 2009, we estimate that we have improved the carbon footprint of a cup of Nespresso coffee by 16%, against a target of a 20% reduction by 2013. We have also implemented initiatives to optimise our environmental impact along the entire coffee value chain... more