To ensure continuous improvement of the Ecolaboration™ program, Nespresso works with a number of academic and non-profit organisations to research and develop innovative solutions for sustainability and creating shared value.
INCAE, the leading business school in Latin America, has been working with Nespresso for several years to better understand the economic impact of the Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program on coffee growers.
Research from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, showed that farms on the Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program that improved sustainability and productivity also increased their incomes.
In France, Nespresso co- founded the Club du Recyclage des Emballages Légers en Aluminium et Acier (or CELAA – Club for Aluminium and Steel Light Packaging) in 2009. As part of CELAA, Nespresso is implementing new technology solutions to recycle small-scale aluminium packaging, including used capsules.
In 2011, Quantis, a team of world-leading experts in the field of environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) conducted an LCA comparative study. This study aimed to understand the environmental impact of different capsules that can be used in a Nespresso machine.
We are investing in a solid, integrated and long-term measuring and reporting program for our sustainability performance, particularly in the coffee countries of origin. This includes a new eco-monitoring project with International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).