Nespresso has announced that every cup of Nespresso coffee, both for at-home and for professional customers, will be carbon neutral by the end of 2022. Over the years, Nespresso has collaborated with world-class brands to reimagine product development using recycled capsules to create a high-quality alloy of aluminium. Some of these brands include Caran d’Ache’s ballpoint pen and Victorinox’s Swiss army knife.

“There is no doubt that we are in a climate crisis. And our future depends on all of us doing our bit. Sustainability at Nespresso is far more than a desire to act responsibly, it sits at the core of our business.

“That is why we are accelerating our sustainability commitments to offer our consumers a way to drink a carbon neutral cup of coffee by 2022. A coffee, made from the finest and rarest beans, sustainably sourced. I truly believe that both our business and the coffee industry can be a force for good in the world and I hope that our commitment will encourage others to follow,” said Guillaume Le Cunff, CEO of Nespresso.

Stelliers, the hotelier awards platform, is a recognised symbol of excellence and a powerful establishment for inspiring the younger generation to enter the hospitality industry. In 2020, Stelliers welcomed applications from over 85 properties from across Asia, South Asia and Greater China. The inspiring achievements of last year’s winners both impressed and touched the panel of judges. Each winner was decided by an expert judging panel over the course of the year. The two-round judging process was based on a combination of facts presented in the applications, virtual interviews and testimonials, which ensured that the winner of each category was truly deserving.

There were 20 award winners celebrated during the virtual awards ceremony.

In addition to Nespresso, other partners who supported the platform in 2020 include RH Contract, EHL, GHC Asia and Les Roches & Glion from Sommet Education.

Applications for Stelliers 2021 will open later than normal with an expected launch date on 3 May. This gives aspiring nominees sufficient time to think about their achievements this year and prepare submissions for the 2021 edition. Subject to the safe reopening of international borders, the Grand Awards Ceremony is scheduled to resume on 10 December 2021 in Macau.