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Starbucks Convenes Global Leaders to Advance Recycling Initiatives

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:00:00 EST

SEATTLE, September 09, 2011 - As part of Starbucks Coffee Company’s (NASDAQ: SBUX) goal to ensure 100 percent of its cups are reusable or recyclable by 2015, it will host its third cup summit today at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In addition to convening more than 100 industry leaders – including competitors – to discuss cross-industry standards and solutions for the recyclability of food packaging and serveware in the U.S. and Canada, Starbucks will host a public webinar at 12:00 p.m. ET (live) with expert representatives from MIT, Tim Horton’s, Georgia-Pacific and Action Carting Environmental Services.

“Over the past three years, we’ve learned that success has been a combination of forward-thinking partnerships along with innovative approaches to widespread challenges,” said Jim Hanna, Starbucks director of environmental impact. “By collaborating with key industry leaders – even competitors – we are better able to reduce the global impact of packaging throughout the industry.”

 

EPA Recognizes Starbucks For Leading Green Power Purchase

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated each of its national Top Partner lists, highlighting some of America’s largest green power purchasers. Starbucks ranked No. 3 on the National Top 20 Retail list, and No. 4 on both the National Top 50 and Fortune 500® lists. Each list highlights EPA Green Power Partners that have completed the largest annual voluntary purchases through November 1, 2010. EPA updates its Top Partner Lists quarterly at epa.gov/greenpower/toplists. To learn more about Starbucks environmental efforts, visit starbucks.com/responsibility2009.

 

Starbucks Awards Local Non-Profit Organizations $100,000 in Grants through Vote, Give, Grow In-Store Donation Program

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX) today announced the results of its Vote, Give, Grow in-store donation program. Hike for KaTREEna, a non-profit organization whose aim is to replant trees that were lost during the disaster, received the greatest number of votes, which entitles it to the top-valued $50,000 grant. Two other local organizations, Young Leadership Council, which engages young professionals in community projects, and KaBOOM!, whose mission is to create play spaces within walking distance of every child in America, will each receive $25,000 grants.

Fact Sheet: 96th Street – Upper East Side, NY

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

With more than 16,000 retail locations around the world, Starbucks continues to innovate and evolve the customer experience with a new store design approach inspired by Starbucks™ Shared Planet™, our commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship and community involvement. With each new or renovated store, we strive to reflect the character of the surrounding neighborhood, allowing customers to feel truly at home when visiting “their” store and giving them opportunities for discovery at our other locations around the world.

The new Starbucks store at 96th Street and Lexington Avenue is nestled in a 100-year-old residential building between the Carnegie Hall and East Harlem neighborhoods. Located next to a major subway stop and Monterey Public garden, the coffeehouse serves as a gathering place for local patrons, commuters and international visitors. It’s also just blocks away from Central Park, world-renowned museums, Mt. Sinai Hospital and Metropolitan Hospital.

The store showcases locally sourced materials as well as reused and recycled elements, from the artwork to the community table. In addition, this store is registered for LEED® certification. Throughout the store, our customers will find plaques that identify and explain specific green design and construction elements. We hope these markers not only inform customers about our focus on sustainability, but motivate them to make environmentally responsible choices in their homes and workplaces.

 

Starbucks Five-Year Contribution to New Orleans Recovery Approaches $5 Million

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

NEW ORLEANS – August 25, 2010 – When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005, Starbucks committed $5 million over a five-year period to help rebuild communities in the Greater New Orleans area. Next month, $100,000 of this commitment will be distributed to local non-profit organizations through an in-store program called Vote, Give, Grow. Starbucks created the program to involve its partners (employees) and customers in the company’s neighborhood improvement efforts, and to increase awareness of the need for ongoing support.

From September 1-27, customers who make any purchase in one of 21 participating Starbucks stores in the Greater New Orleans area will receive a token that they can drop into a voting bank to show support for their favorite cause. Customers can vote for one of three partner-selected beneficiaries: Young Leadership Council, which engages young professionals in community projects; KaBOOM!, whose mission is to create play spaces within walking distance of every child in America; and Hike for KaTREEna, whose aim is to replant trees that were lost during the disaster. The organization with the most votes will receive a $50,000 grant, and the runners-up will each receive $25,000 grants.

Starbucks Coffee Company and City of Seattle Join Forces to Promote Recycling

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

A special media availability will be hosted at a local Starbucks store to learn about the new Seattle law that requires all food service businesses to replace single-use, throw-away food service ware with recyclable or compostable alternatives beginning Thursday, July 1, 2010.

Representatives from the Seattle City Council, Seattle Public Utilities, and Starbucks will be on hand to discuss the following:

An overview of the new law and how it will impact Seattle food service establishments;

How businesses and municipalities can work together to improve recycling infrastructures; and

Practical guidance for consumers on how to recycle and compost items at Starbucks stores and other locations in Seattle.

Visuals will include:

Starbucks new front-of-store recycling and composting bins and signage; and

Starbucks partner (employee) and customer interactions.

Betacup Winners Announced Live Online

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

WHAT:    You’re invited to participate in a live announcement of the betacup challenge winners. For the past 10 weeks, this online contest has engaged creative thinkers in solving the disposable cup waste problem through open collaboration.

Join the betacup organizers, together with contest sponsor Starbucks Coffee Company, platform partner Jovoto, media partners Core77, and a selection of the betacup judges for a live-streamed presentation of the awards.

The entrant who submitted the most innovative idea will receive a $10,000 cash prize. In addition, entrants whose ideas are among the top five selected by the community of collaborators will each be awarded a $2,000 cash prize.

During the event, organizers will share insights gained from the contest and discuss plans for the future.

Recycling at Starbucks - Online Conversation

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

You’re invited to participate in a live online conversation with Starbucks about recycling challenges and opportunities.

Starbucks will convene its second cup summit at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on April 22-23, 2010. The two-day symposium brings municipalities, raw material suppliers, cup manufacturers, retail and beverage businesses, recyclers, NGOs, and academic experts together to drive the development of comprehensive recycling solutions.

 

Starbucks Asks Customers Worldwide to Use Tumblers and Help Reduce Environmental Impacts

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 06:00:00 EST

SEATTLE, April 12, 2010 - Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) is giving customers around the world a bold incentive to swap the paper cup for a more eco-friendly option. On Thursday, April 15, the company will reward customers who bring a reusable tumbler into participating stores with a complimentary brewed coffee. This effort is just one of the ways Starbucks is collaborating with customers to reduce environmental impacts. The company has offered customers a discount for tumbler use since 1985.

As part of Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ commitment to environmental stewardship, the company’s goal is to ensure 100 percent of its cups are reusable or recyclable by 2015. In Starbucks latest Global Responsibility Report, now available at starbucks.com/responsibility, the company discloses that in fiscal 2009, more than 26 million beverages were served in reusable cups in its company-owned stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. This simple shift in behavior kept approximately 1.2 million pounds of paper from ending up in landfills.

 

Starbucks and Conservation International Make It Easy for Customers to Be Green

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 EST

SEATTLE & ARLINGTON, Va., March 08, 2010 - With a simple swipe, Starbucks (Nasdaq:SBUX) customers can join Conservation International (CI) to help protect forests and the life that exists within them - as well as fight climate change. Starting March 9 and through December 31, 2010, every time a customer pays with their new Conservation International Starbucks Card at participating stores in the U.S., Starbucks will donate five cents to CI to help protect forests.

 

Starbucks Named One of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Starbucks was named to Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2010. This recognition validates Starbucks continued progress in the areas of ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, community involvement, partner relations, human rights, governance and financial performance. This is the tenth time Starbucks has been included in this list. Starbucks moved up in the ranking this year to 52 from 65 in 2009.

Starbucks Seeks Support of U.S. Mayors to Overcome Recycling Barriers

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

SEATTLE – January 21, 2010 – Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) is asking mayors and other municipal leaders across the United States to evaluate and improve local commercial and residential recycling systems. Currently, recycling capabilities vary considerably from city to city and county to county. This presents a significant barrier for a business with more than 11,000 retail locations in the U.S. alone.

Starbucks is addressing the issue by engaging municipal governments and other key stakeholders, including raw materials suppliers, cup manufacturers, retail and beverage partners, recyclers, environmental NGOs and experts from the academic sector. In partnership with these diverse groups, the company is working to develop a comprehensive recyclable cup solution by 2012.

Timeline: Recycling and Reducing the Environmental Impact of Our Cups

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Since opening our first store in 1971, Starbucks has been committed to environmental stewardship. Over the years, we have taken significant steps to reduce our environmental footprint, partly by reducing waste and increasing recycling in our stores. We are currently collaborating with local municipal governments, cup manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, peer retail and beverage partners, recyclers, environmental NGOs, and experts from the academic sector to develop a comprehensive recyclable cup solution by 2012. It is also our goal to have front-of-store recycling in all locations where we control waste collection by 2015.

International Youth Foundation Announces Recipients of 2009 Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ Youth Action Grants

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

With support from the Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ Youth Action Grants program, 20 youth-led initiatives in 12 countries will expand the impact of their social change work. The grants, ranging from US$7,500-$10,000, will support youth-led projects such as efforts to influence the legislative agenda in Kenya, equip disadvantaged women in the Philippines with income-generating skills, and raise awareness of solutions to climate change.

The Youth Action Grants program is a key component of the Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ commitment to communities. Grant recipients were chosen by Starbucks and the International Youth Foundation (IYF) in order to make funding available to young leaders who have completed IYF’s YouthActionNet® Global Fellowship. The Fellowship seeks to develop a new generation of socially-conscious global citizens who create positive change in their communities, their countries, and the world.

Starbucks Industry-Leading Design Initiatives Help Reduce Environmental Footprint of Global Store Operations

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Starbucks & Fair Trade: Being Fair

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

100% of Starbucks Espresso in Europe to be Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ and Fairtrade Certified

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:00:00 EST

BERLIN, September 10, 2009 - Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) and the Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) today announced that by March 2010, every cappuccino, latte, mocha and other espresso-based beverage served in Starbucks in Europe will be Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ and Fairtrade Certified. Starbucks is already the world’s largest purchaser of Fairtrade coffee, and the switch to Fairtrade Certified espresso in Europe will help contribute to a total global annual payment to small-scale coffee farmers estimated at EUR 2,800,000.

The announcement is part of a global commitment with FLO who are responsible for the development of global Fairtrade standards. It furthers the global plan of doubling Starbucks Fairtrade purchases to 18 million kilo by the end of 2009. The announcement follows the successful roll out earlier this month of 100% Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ and Fairtrade Certified espresso in the UK & Ireland.

Fact Sheet: 1st Avenue & Pike Street – Seattle, WA

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Starbucks is reinventing the store experience with a new design approach inspired by Starbucks™ Shared Planet™, our ongoing commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship and community involvement.

We’re working to strengthen our customers’ sense of community and reduce our impact on the planet by locally sourcing materials and incorporating reused and recycled elements where possible. We want each new or renovated Starbucks store to reflect the character of its surrounding neighborhood, allowing customers to feel truly at home when visiting “their” store and giving them opportunities for discovery at our other locations around the world.

Fact Sheet: Paris Disney Village

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Fact Sheet: University Village – Seattle, WA

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Starbucks Brings Thought Leaders Together to Develop a Comprehensive Recyclable Cup Solution

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

SEATTLE – May 11, 2009 – Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced plans to host a summit comprised of representatives from all facets of its paper and plastic cup value chain at the Starbucks Support Center in Seattle on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. With the goal of prioritization and agreement on criteria for a comprehensive recyclable cup solution, discussions will address obstacles and opportunities. This effort is an extension of Starbucks long-term commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its cups. Currently, Starbucks is working to ensure all of its single-use cups will be recyclable by 2012 in communities where its stores are located.

Starbucks Enhances Customer Experience with Interactive, Online Global Responsibility Report

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST

Starbucks is engaging directly with customers with the launch of their new Global Responsibility (GR) Annual Report. The fiscal 2008 report takes a new approach to corporate social responsibility reporting by integrating engaging, customer friendly content into the Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ website. Visitors to the site can find and interact with sections of the report that are important to them and share parts of the report with friends via social networks like Digg or Facebook.

Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ Executive Summary and Scorecard

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Since 1971, when we opened our very first store in Seattle, to today with nearly 17,000 stores around the world, we’ve always been committed to doing business responsibly and conducting ourselves in ways that earn the trust and respect of our customers, partners (employees) and neighbors. We call this Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ – our commitment to doing business responsibly. Within in this, we have identified three areas of focus: ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship and community involvement. In each area, we have set longer range goals to help us stay on track, measure results and share our progress with you.

Here is a summary of our programs and progress. Full details can be viewed in Starbucks 2008 Global Responsibility Report online at www.starbucks.com/sharedplanet.

 

Starbucks Kicks Off National Volunteer Week with 50 Youth Led Community Projects

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:15:00 EST

SEATTLE, April 20, 2009 - Building on its long-standing commitment to the local communities where it serves its customers, Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq: SBUX) recently awarded 50 Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ Youth Action Grants totaling $842,000 to U.S. non-profit organizations that help young people identify and address local needs in their regions and make a difference through community outreach.

Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action Grant Summaries

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Starbucks Foundation made Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action Grants to fifty U.S. nonprofits, totaling $841,500.  The grants ranged from $10,000 to $25,000 and support youth to create change in their local communities.

Each International region received an allocation of Youth Action Grants for which the markets could apply in collaboration with existing or new charitable organizations. We work closely with the Donor Advised Funds for due diligence and research, as well as partners in the regional support center who work with directly with the markets on identifying potential organizations.  The grants will range from $10,000 to $25,000 and support youth to create change in their local communities.

Please read full article to view complete list of Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action Grants.