The regions where we source coffees are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Extreme temperature fluctuations, heavy rainfall and droughts pose serious risks to coffee crops. What’s more, they can exacerbate pests and disease. Through sustainable coffee farming practices fostered in programs like the Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program, we are supporting farmers to reduce the environmental impact of coffee farming and safeguarding their land for the future. Coffee producers receive training and technical assistance that encourage the adoption of good agricultural practices. These include guidance on using the appropriate amount of fertilizer and managing wastewater after milling.
We also promote biodiversity and healthy ecosystems through agroforestry, which further improves soil quality, regulates temperatures and protects against soil erosion. Planting trees in and around coffee farms helps communities build resilience by providing a layer of insulation that keeps ground temperatures more stable while trees’ roots hold the earth intact during heavy rains, preventing land erosion. They also sequester carbon, which contributes to balancing emissions. The carbon sequestration of the planted trees helps to further mitigate the Nespresso footprint.
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