Nestlé Nespresso SA is the pioneer and reference for highest-quality portioned coffee, which has redefined and revolutionized the way millions of people enjoy their espresso coffee. The company works with more than 70,000 farmers in 12 countries through its AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program, Nespresso quality coffee sourcing program, launched in 2003 in collaboration with The Rainforest Alliance. Sustainable farm management for improved yield and quality at its heart; today the program also focuses on community stability and landscape resilience with the deployment of actions like agroforestry, farmer savings scheme, crop insurance and water stewardship.

The Nestlé Nespresso company is an autonomous globally managed business of the Nestlé Group. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Nespresso operates in over 60 countries and has more than 13,000 employees. In 2016, it operated a global retail network of more than 600 boutiques.

Statement of support

“For 30 years Nespresso has been continuously innovating to deliver the highest quality coffee experiences to consumers worldwide and continuously learning how to integrate sustainability into its activities. The challenge is a great opportunity to collaborate with other stakeholders of the same landscapes, and identify the most innovative solutions and actions to reinforce the resilience of coffee communities.” Jérôme Pérez, Global head of Sustainability, Nespresso