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RECYCLING
CIRCULARITY
CLIMATE
COMMUNITIES
B CORP
MAKING COFFEE WORK FOR EVERYONE
SO PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES CAN FLOURISH
COMMITTED TO WORKING HAND IN HAND
Since 2003, our desire to create shared value for all stakeholders in our value chain has been channelled through the AAA
Sustainable Quality® Program. In line with B Corp™ values, our aim is to foster conditions to improve the yield and quality of
harvests, while helping create sustainable livelihoods and helping to protect the environment.
RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION
Empowering farmers with the support of Rainforest Alliance
SUPPORTING LIVELIHOODS
Offering farmers better prices, premiums and diversification
INCLUSIVITY
Continuing to improve access to opportunities for all
120,000+ FARMERS
committed to high-quality production and implementing sustainable practices
93% OF NESPRESSO COFFEE
is sourced through the AAA Program
NEARLY 20 YEARS
partnering with the Rainforest Alliance
CROP
INSURANCE
FARMERS
PENSIONS
MASTER
ORIGINS
REVIVING
ORIGINS
CROP
INSURANCE
Climate shocks can have devastating impacts on coffee farmers, which are rarely fully covered by insurers. With Blue Marble Microinsurance and Fairtrade, we cross-reference real-time and historic weather data to calculate which farms are affected and provide automated payouts. In Aguadas and Norte Caldas, Colombia, 4,700+ farmers and 15,000 hectares are already protected.
FARMERS
PENSIONS
Coffee farmers often have little financial security. By working with the Colombian government, Fairtrade, and the Aguadas Coffee Growers’ Cooperative, we offer 2,000+ local farmers access to a retirement saving plan. 170 are already receiving a pension. A similar initiative has now also been implemented in Indonesia.
MASTER
ORIGINS
To promote craftmanship and create unique taste, our Master Origins range applies sustainable local processes to rare, high-quality coffee cherries from selected origins. Our Master Origin Nicaragua daringly opts for ‘Black-Honey’ processing for a smooth texture and sweet cereal notes, while Master Origin India uses the monsoonal winds to swell and dry the beans for woody, spicy notes
REVIVING
ORIGINS
In some regions, coffee production has almost been lost because of conflicts, economic and environmental disasters. Through partnerships with farmers, NGOs and governments, we’re bringing back coffee growing to support local economies and preserve exquisite varieties.
MANY STORIES, ONE COMMITMENT
Each farmer and agronomist has a story to tell. Each is different, yet united by a shared commitment to quality and sustainability. Through access to training, we strive to provide tools tailored to the reality of the local land and community.
ISWANDI
Indonesia
Like over 1,800 farmers, Iswandi enjoys improved socioeconomic conditions, productivity, and coffee quality as a member of the coffee cooperative in Aceh, Indonesia – set up with Nespresso, Fairtrade and coffee trader Olam.
ALBA MARIA
Colombia
Alba was ready to give up her 7,200 coffee trees in Colombia’s Caldas province due to unpredictable weather patterns resulting from climate change. Joining Nespresso and Blue Marble’s crop insurance plan gives her peace of mind.
TAFADZWA NYAKUCHENA
Zimbabwe
This Zimbabwean agronomist saw drought and economic crisis almost wipe out his country’s coffee industry. Working within Nespresso’s AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program, Tafadzwa provides advice on sustainable farming practices during door-to-door coffee farm visits.