Climate
Nespresso is committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in accordance with SBTi standards.
Net zero, aligned with SBTi
Nespresso is committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and states its SBTi 2030 near-term targets were approved in May 2024.
Measured progress in 2024
In its 2024 progress reporting, Nespresso reports 286k tonnes CO2e emissions reduced vs business-as-usual (BAU) in 2024.
Trees in coffee landscapes
Nespresso reports 10 million trees planted in and around coffee farms between 2014 and 2024, spanning 9 countries, and states 9 million of these trees will contribute to carbon removal.
Climate targets & governance
Nespresso’s climate commitment is anchored in a science-based pathway. Nespresso states it is committed to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in accordance with SBTi standards, and that its 2030 near-term targets were approved in May 2024.
Progress reporting & measured outcomes
Climate progress is tracked through The Positive Cup framework and reported through defined metrics. In its 2024 progress update, Nespresso reports 286,000 tonnes CO2e emissions reduced versus business-as-usual (BAU) in 2024, with BAU defined as the projected emissions level without climate projects.
Energy & operations
Nespresso reports improvements in operational energy sourcing over time. In 2024, 74% of renewable energy was consumed in offices and boutiques operated by Nespresso Global, up from 61% in 2023, as presented in its 2024 progress reporting.
Logistics & efficiency improvements
Reducing emissions also involves how products and materials move across the value chain. Nespresso Finland describes ongoing work with supply chain partners to introduce solutions that reduce carbon emissions throughout operations, transport, and delivery.
Nature based solutions in coffee landscapes
Nespresso highlights agroforestry as a nature-based approach that supports climate resilience in coffee-growing regions, with benefits linked to temperature regulation, soil protection, and water replenishment. Nespresso also reports that 10 million trees were planted in and around coffee farms between 2014 and 2024, across 9 countries, and that 9 million of these trees are expected to contribute to carbon removal.