Nespresso
Nespresso, officially known as Nestlé Nespresso S.A., is a leading player in the premium coffee industry, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1986, the company revolutionised the coffee experience with its innovative single-serve espresso machines and high-quality coffee capsules, catering to both home and professional markets. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Nespresso has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable coffee sourcing through its AAA Sustainable Quality™ Programme. The brand is renowned for its unique range of coffee blends and exceptional machine technology, which deliver a consistent and rich coffee experience. Nespresso's commitment to quality and sustainability has earned it a prominent market position, making it a preferred choice for coffee enthusiasts worldwide.
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Industry Benchmark
Nespresso's score of 39 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nespresso's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nespresso reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,484,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 13,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,464,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, particularly in the coffee production and consumption sectors. Nespresso has made strides in its climate commitments, having signed the Amazon Climate Pledge on 19 April 2021, which underscores their dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While specific reduction targets have not been disclosed, the company is actively working towards sustainability initiatives aimed at minimising their carbon footprint. In previous years, Nespresso's emissions have shown variability, with total emissions recorded at approximately 1,717,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 1,573,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The breakdown of emissions for 2021 included 9,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,694,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, indicating a substantial reliance on upstream activities for their overall carbon footprint. Nespresso's ongoing efforts reflect a broader industry trend towards accountability and action in addressing climate change, aligning with global sustainability goals.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,322,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nespresso is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
