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All NESCAFÉ® Sustainability Stories

Rainforest Alliance Partnership

Every time you enjoy a delicious cup of NESCAFÉ® it’s the result of a combined effort of thousands of unique coffee farms. Knowing the dynamics behind these farms is vital in helping improve livelihoods wherever we can. To achieve this, NESCAFÉ® joined forces with the Rainforest Alliance in 2014.

What Is The NESCAFÉ® Plan Theory Of Change?

Together, we developed the NESCAFÉ® Plan Theory of Change which defined the positive impacts we planned to make. It’s now the backbone of our Monitoring and Evaluation toolkit, and maps the progress of our key field activities. NESCAFÉ® might know a lot about coffee, but it’s never a bad idea to get some help to become even better.

A Recipe for Positive Change

Every good coffee recipe requires care, attention, and accurate measurements. Measuring NESCAFÉ®’s impact on the ground starts with assessing net farm income and measuring farmer livelihoods from coffee and other crops. Next, comes a measure of our impact on farming families. Finally, aspects like soil health, biodiversity and water are measured to track the carbon reduction. This helps NESCAFÉ® to work closely with farmer groups to get their perspective, understand their challenges and work to develop practical solutions to help create sustainable and regenerative benefits that aim to improve livelihoods, and natural resources.

NESCAFÉ® provided 37 million leaf rust resistant coffee plantlets to over 33,000 coffee farmers facing a major outbreak. Our data identified which varieties were working with a 93% survival rate and 50% rise in productivity.

The More We Know, the Better We Are

No matter how much good you think you’re doing, you can’t say for sure without solid data. Our close partnership with the Rainforest Alliance helps NESCAFÉ® assess all the field programs around the world with visible results. Having this knowledge lets us share, evaluate, improve, and adapt our activities with the aim to bring long-term benefits to hundred thousands of coffee farmers.

Earning 5 Stars in Mexico

Through monitoring and evaluation, NESCAFÉ® did more than mitigate the impact of a leaf rust crisis in Mexico in 2014. We then spoke to farmers to learn what else we could do. NESCAFÉ® provided 37 million leaf rust resistant coffee plantlets to over 33,000 coffee farmers facing a major outbreak. Our data identified which varieties were working with a 93% survival rate and 50% rise in productivity. Afterwards, NESCAFÉ®’s team managers provided field training and more investment in farm labour. After all, it takes good data and good conversations to make a lasting positive impact.

Hitting the Books in Vietnam

To effectively solve a problem, a thorough understanding of its nature is essential. In Vietnam, NESCAFÉ® sought to enhance the livelihoods and productivity of economically vulnerable coffee farmers grappling with high production costs, inefficient irrigation, and dependence on a single crop. To support, NESCAFÉ® provided 9 million plantlets to over 14,000 farmers, which increased yields. We also delivered training on agricultural practices such as intercropping, and imparted financial literacy and record-keeping skills. By 2020, 89% of farmers in the NESCAFÉ® field program maintained financial records, which proved beneficial. By adopting better records and using high-yielding plantlets, farmers were able to invest in their fields, improve irrigation management, diversify their crops, and increase productivity, leading to higher incomes. It's remarkable how becoming more effectively organized can make such a significant difference.

Making a Difference for You, Coffee Communities and Our World

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