Nespresso South Africa has officially achieved B Corp certification, marking a proud milestone in our ongoing journey to use business as a force for good.
This achievement recognizes Nespresso South Africa as part of a global community of companies that meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
While Nespresso globally first achieved and has since maintained B Corp certification, this marks the first certification for the South African market — demonstrating our continued commitment to responsible growth, inclusivity, and sustainability.
What Is B Corp Certification?
B Corp certification is awarded by B Lab, a global non-profit that assesses how companies balance purpose and profit.
It evaluates performance across five key pillars that ensure businesses create real, measurable impact:
- Governance: Operating ethically, transparently, and with accountability.
- Workers: Fostering wellbeing, inclusivity, and opportunities for growth.
- Community: Partnering responsibly and creating local, positive impact.
- Environment: Advancing circular practices and protecting natural resources.
- Customers: Building trust by delivering quality products with integrity and purpose.
Through these pillars, B Corp provides a framework for continuous improvement — helping businesses stay accountable to people and the planet while delivering long-term value.
Why It Matters — and What It Means for You
Becoming a Certified B Corporation is more than an accolade — it’s a commitment to doing better every day.
Here’s how this benefits the people connected to Nespresso:
- For Our Customers: You can enjoy every cup knowing your coffee supports ethical sourcing, fair pay, recycling innovation, and care for the environment. Choosing Nespresso means joining a global movement that uses coffee as a force for good.
- For Our Employees: B Corp strengthens our culture of purpose-driven work, ensuring inclusivity, wellbeing, and continuous improvement in how we operate as a team.
- For Our Communities: From empowering farmers in Africa through the AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program to driving recycling and circularity here at home, B Corp keeps us accountable to creating shared value for people and the planet.
Why It Matters — and What It Means for You
At Nespresso, we’ve always done things the right way — not the easiest or quickest, but the most responsible.
Becoming a B Corp reaffirms that approach: embedding sustainability into every decision, holding ourselves to higher standards, and inspiring others to do the same.
As part of a global community of over 8,000 certified companies, we’re proud to continue proving that great coffee and positive impact can go hand in hand.
Together, we’re not just brewing coffee — we’re brewing change.
