Our capsules with CO₂ emissions offset

As of today, all Lavazza Capsules compatible with Nespresso* Original,  Lavazza Firma and Lavazza Blue Capsules have their CO₂ emissions offset. Lavazza’s classic and unique coffee experience, with all the aromas and flavours of our blends, now comes in excellent capsules with their CO₂ emissions offset.

*Lavazza is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Nespresso.

Product Life Cycle

The activities put in place to compensate the CO₂ emissions of Lavazza Capsules compatible with Nespresso* Original, Lavazza Firma and Lavazza Blue capsules cover the whole life cycle of the product, from the cultivation of coffee to the end of its life through all stages of production, transport and disposal.

Coffee supply

Packaging

Production

Distribution

Consumption

End of life

Product Life Cycle

Coffee supply

We offset all emissions related to the amount of coffee produced and processed at every stage of the supply chain.

Product Life Cycle

Packaging

We offset emissions related to the production, transportation and manufacturing needed to create packaging.

Product Life Cycle

Production

We offset all emissions related to the production processes through which green coffee is transformed into capsules.

Product Life Cycle

Distribution

We offset emissions linked to the distribution of the final product from the production plant to all the distribution centers.

Product Life Cycle

Consumption

We offset emissions related to the consumption of the final product (e.g. energy of the coffee machines).

Product Life Cycle

End of life

We offset emissions related to all the steps through which the final product is disposed of (e.g. packaging and coffee disposal according to each country’s specific regulatory and operative framework).

What does it concretely mean?

Lavazza is one of the world’s top players in the agri-food industry.  This is why producing our best quality coffee is just a part of our mission and it would be pointless not to take the way we do this into consideration as well.

Our commitment is doing the best we can to use sustainable resources, ensure fair working lives to coffee cultivators and, of course, reduce CO₂ emissions in our supply chain.

Our carbon neutrality approach begins by reducing emissions. As we are conscious that all emissions cannot be reduced at once, Lavazza uses carbon offsetting on residual emissions by supporting different projects.

Examples of carbon offsetting projects selected by Lavazza Group

Chile

Chile run of river

The Chacayes Community Funds project revolves around a power plant located in the Cachapoal Valley in Chile. Launched in 2011, it has played an important role by meeting the country's growing demand for electricity and reducing CO2 emissions, contributing to the economic growth and sustainable development of local communities. For example, over 200 people have been trained and 80 have found employment in the last two years.

Brazil

Teles Pires Hydropower Plant Project Activity

The project consists in the implementation of the Teles Pires hydroelectric plant, one of the most efficient in Brazil, capable of supplying energy to about 13.5 million inhabitants. A total of 44 socio-environmental programs have also been developed around it, including environmental education, forest restoration and land conservation projects. In addition, 12 programs have been developed exclusively for the protection of the region's indigenous populations.

Brazil

Windfarms Santa Clara

The project consists of the implementation and operation of seven new wind electricity operation facilities. The project activity contributes to the host country’s sustainable development by contributing to local environmental sustainability and to the net workplace generation, also fostering technological learning and development.

Honduras

Cerro de Hula Wind Project

The project will be the first wind farm interconnected to the National Interconnected System of Honduras. It is contributing to the sustainable development of Honduras, reducing GHG emissions and the import of fossil fuels. Through local investments it will improve the territory’s economy and create new employment opportunities. Meeting growing energy demands and leading the transition away from fossil fuels generation will demonstrate the replicability of clean energy technology.

Mexico

Oaxaca Wind Project

The offsetting of emissions through this project comes from the clean electricity generated in the Mexican wind farms in Oaxaca. They produce clean energy for around 700.000 Mexican homes, which means an annual emission reduction of 670.000 t CO2eq into the atmosphere. It can be considered the equivalent of the CO2 fixation carried out by a forest of 33.5 million trees. In Oaxaca, more than €500.000 have been invested so far to improve the quality of life of more than 12.000 people.

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Lavazza CO₂ emission offset Capsules

This is part of Lavazza Group bigger commitment toward sustainability named Blend for Better. It embraces many projects following the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations for 2030 in 4 key areas: Care for the environment, Spin a virtuous cycle, Open up opportunities and Educate for change.

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Lavazza

Climate protection

Environmental sustainability

Sustainable by design

Responsible use of resources

HOW WE WORK

Lavazza

Believes that a healthy environment is a universal right and a shared responsibility. Works to create change for the better across the entire supply chain. Invests in innovation to leave a better world for future generations. Loves the Earth and fights passionately to improve its future. Dedicates itself every day to reducing climate impact and to promoting a circular economy.

HOW WE WORK

Climate protection

Many human activities contribute to increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which in turn contributes to global climate change. The effects of this can be felt on coffee plantations too, causing a loss of biodiversity and a drop in productivity and quality, with negative consequences for the living conditions of the growers. Lavazza’s aim is to contribute to the fight against climate change, reducing the carbon emissions generated throughout the group’s value chain.

HOW WE WORK

Environmental sustainability

Over 125 years of experience in the field have taught Lavazza to focus its initiatives on the source of its coffee, places where it knows it can make a significant and long-term impact by engaging with and supporting coffee-producing communities. Through the Lavazza Foundation, Lavazza plays an active role in sustainable development projects, which help coffee-growers to adopt the most suitable agricultural techniques to effectively respond to the impacts of climate change and promote good practices for the preservation of areas with a high natural value.

HOW WE WORK

Sustainable by design

Lavazza’s aim is to guarantee maximum coffee quality reducing its environmental impact. This falls within the activities of Research and Development, thanks to experimentation and implementation of the most innovative techniques from the very earliest stages of designing packaging, coffee machines and production models. The pursuit of sustainability by design follows the principles of the circular economy to prevent waste and reduce environmental impact, increasing efficiency and reducing emissions and the production of waste throughout the product’s entire life cycle.

HOW WE WORK

Responsible use of resources

A supply chain as complex and far-ranging as that of coffee requires a detailed strategy aimed at reducing its impact on the environment, including through the responsible use of natural resources, from production to consumption. For this reason, Lavazza adopts protocols for the purpose of achieving maximum energy efficiency and the sustainable management of water and waste.