Hi folks! Ryan Honeyman here from LIFT Economy, and coauthor of The B Corp Handbook. As some of you may know, we have a podcast called “Beyond the B” where we talk about issues related to the B Corp community. We have a number of folks from Australia and New Zealand who tune in 
I wanted to let you know about our new episode about Nespresso. Many folks have strong opinions about Nespresso becoming a B Corp. But very few have actually spoken with them or heard their side of the story. That’s why we wanted to dive into this complex and juicy topic.
In this episode, we’re joined by Lucy Bai, Sustainability Manager for Nespresso. Lucy gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Nespresso’s B Corp certification journey, how they’re preparing for recertification, and how they are addressing topics like supply chains, single-use coffee pods, and the allocation of resources.
This conversation connects to a larger debate within the B Corp movement about the role of multinationals. We reference the work of many leaders who have weighed in on this topic.
Throughout, we aim to remain open to complexity and curiosity. Whether you’re skeptical of Nespresso’s certification or curious about their work on regenerative agriculture, carbon insetting, agroforestry, biodiversity, and more, we invite you to listen in and be part of the conversation.
If you have a chance to listen, I would love to know: what’s your take on the episode? Do you feel like the interview was balanced? What follow up questions do you have for Lucy and her team?