Nespresso to use world's first responsibly sourced aluminium from Rio Tinto in coffee capsules
29 November 2018
Nespresso will become the first company to use responsibly-sourced aluminium, supplied by Rio Tinto, to produce its coffee capsules.
The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together with Nespresso's capsule manufacturers to fulfil a commitment of sourcing 100% sustainable aluminium by 2020, allowing customers to enjoy their coffee knowing it is packaged in responsibly produced material.
The use of Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Certified Aluminium is an important milestone towards reducing the impact that the world's second most used base metal has on the planet.
The ASI sets out standards to promote the protection of biodiversity, respect for indigenous people's rights, water management and low-carbon emissions during the production of aluminium.
The ASI's Chain of Custody Standard creates a traceability mechanism, so that end-users like Nespresso can be sure that the aluminium they buy has been manufactured by ASI-Certified producers at each stage of the process. The standard is the first of its kind for any industrial metal.
Rio Tinto and Nespresso look forward to other producers and end-users embracing ASI Certified aluminium to meet the demand from consumers for more sustainable supply chains.
