Communities
Supporting coffee farmers and coffee-growing communities through long-term partnerships and on-the-ground support, working directly with farmers since 2003.
Nespresso Sustainable Quality Plan at scale
Nespresso works directly with farmers since 2003. In 2024 reporting, Nespresso states the plan reaches over 168,500 farmers across 18 countries, supported by 863 field staff, and that 91% of Nespresso coffee is sourced through the plan.
Regenerative agriculture target
Nespresso describes regenerative agriculture as protecting and restoring natural resources, including soil, water, and biodiversity. The Positive Cup goal is to source 95% of coffee from the plan from farms practising regenerative agriculture by 2030.
Livelihoods and long-term support
Under the Positive Cup “Empower Communities” priority, Nespresso has a goal for smallholder farmers in Colombia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Mexico, and Peru to receive the Living Income Reference Price by 2030. Nespresso also reports an annual 50m CHF investment in coffee operations, delivered with partners and local teams.
Nespresso Sustainable Quality Plan
The Nespresso Sustainable Quality Plan is Nespresso’s coffee sourcing programme. It focuses on coffee quality, farm resilience, and practices that help protect natural resources in coffee landscapes. Nespresso describes sourcing coffees from farms implementing regenerative agriculture practices, with an aim to support farmers so they can continue producing high-quality coffee over time.
Scale & reach (global)
Nespresso reports the programme operates at scale across multiple origins, supported by local teams working directly with farmers.
Key figures (2024, global)
• Over 168,500 farmers in 18 countries
• 863 field staff, including agronomists
• 91% of Nespresso coffee sourced through the programme
On-the-ground support for farmers
Support is delivered through field teams and local partners, with training and technical assistance tailored to farm needs. Nespresso also reports ongoing investment to support coffee operations and farmer support activities.
Reported investment (global)
• 50m CHF annual investment in coffee operations (2024 progress update)
• Investment reporting also includes technical assistance and premiums in coffee operations, tracked year to year in Nespresso’s progress reporting.
Regenerative agriculture & resilient landscapes
Nespresso links long-term coffee quality to resilient farming systems and healthier landscapes. Within The Positive Cup goals (2021–2030), Nespresso’s regenerative agriculture target is:
• Goal (2030): Source 95% of coffee sourced through the programme from farms practising regenerative agriculture.
Nespresso describes regenerative agriculture as focusing on protecting and restoring natural resources, particularly soil, as well as water and biodiversity, while also supporting carbon capture in soils and plant biomass.
Empowering communities & livelihoods
“Empower Communities” is one of The Positive Cup priorities. It includes a specific goal focused on income outcomes for smallholder farmers in selected origins:
• Goal (2030): Smallholder farmers in Colombia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Mexico, and Peru to receive the Living Income Reference Price.
Partnerships that support impact at scale
Nespresso’s community approach is built on collaboration with partners across coffee origins. Partnerships help accelerate regenerative practices, strengthen farmer support systems, and expand solutions that can create shared value across the coffee sector.