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Nespresso USA Inc Sustainability Profile

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Nespresso USA Inc., a prominent player in the coffee industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1986, Nespresso has revolutionised the way coffee is enjoyed at home and in professional settings, offering a unique blend of convenience and quality. The company is renowned for its premium coffee machines and a wide range of coffee capsules, each crafted to deliver an exceptional taste experience. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Nespresso has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its recycling programme for used capsules. As a leader in the single-serve coffee market, Nespresso continues to set the standard for quality and service, making it a preferred choice for coffee enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

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65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Nespresso USA Inc's score of 65 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nespresso USA Inc's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Nespresso USA Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,573,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,561,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 10,400 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 9,600 kg CO2e. This data reflects a decrease in total emissions from 2021, where total emissions were about 2,113,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 2,103,000 kg CO2e. Nespresso has set an ambitious target to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions and aims to achieve reductions through initiatives in regenerative agriculture, product innovation, and energy efficiency. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from Nespresso's parent company, Nestlé S.A., which oversees various sustainability initiatives across its subsidiaries. Nespresso's commitment to climate action aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
8,300
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Scope 3
1,438,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Nespresso USA Inc's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nespresso USA Inc's primary industry is Food Product Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nespresso USA Inc's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Nespresso USA Inc is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nespresso USA Inc's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nespresso USA Inc's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 26% last year and increased by approximately 9% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Waste Generated in Operations" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

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2022
Waste Generated in Operations
551%

Nespresso USA Inc's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Nespresso USA Inc has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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