Nespresso pledges £330m to become "carbon neutral" by 2020

Jessica Shankleman
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Leading coffee brand brews up host of green supply chain and recycling commitments

Nestle's Nespresso coffee brand has taken a major step towards curbing its impact on the environment, pledging to invest 500m Swiss francs (£329m) in a bid to become "carbon neutral" by 2020. The fund...

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