Nestlé Nespresso SA, commonly known as Nespresso, is a leading player in the global coffee industry, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1986, Nespresso revolutionised the coffee experience with its innovative single-serve espresso machines and premium 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 and premium quality. The company’s commitment to sustainability is evident through its AAA Sustainable Quality™ Programme, which ensures high-quality coffee while supporting farmers.
Nespresso's unique offerings, including a diverse range of coffee blends and limited-edition capsules, have solidified its market position, making it synonymous with luxury coffee experiences. Notable achievements include numerous awards for product design and sustainability initiatives, reinforcing Nespresso's status as a leader in the coffee sector.
+58 vs industry average
Nestlé Nespresso SA’s score of 88 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Beverage Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 48% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Nestlé Nespresso SA's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Nestlé Nespresso SA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.66 billion kg CO2e, comprising 8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 1.23 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents an increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 1.48 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 13 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 1.46 billion kg CO2e. Nespresso has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Nespresso plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 73.3% in 2018 to 100% by 2025 and maintain this through 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Nespresso also targets a 50.4% reduction by 2030, with a specific commitment to reduce Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 75% by the same year. Long-term, Nespresso aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, relative to the 2018 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices and climate action.
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Nestlé Nespresso SA’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Nestlé S.A.The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Nestlé S.A.RE 100
Inherited from Nestlé S.A.Climate Action 100
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