Hospitality
News and content about corporate responsibility innovations in the hospitality industry.
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10-22-07
"Bee Good to the Planet"
OAK BROOK, IL - October 22, 2007 - Celebrating the launch of McDonald's "Bee Movie" Happy Meal promotion, McDonald's, DreamWorks Animation SKG(TM) and Conservation International have joined together to encourage kids to have fun, learn, get outside and take action to "Bee Go...
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10-02-07
Starbucks Celebrates Fair Trade Month, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Supporting Coffee Farming Communities
SEATTLE - October 2, 2007 - Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX) is proud to join in the celebration of the fourth annual Fair Trade Month sponsored by TransFair USA. Starbucks is one of the largest purchasers of Fair Trade Certifiedâ„¢ coffee in the world, and we are eage...
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08-02-07
Starbucks Sparks Conversation on Climate Crisis by Hosting "National Day Of Discussion"
SEATTLE, WA - August 2, 2007 - On August 15, Starbucks will host a "National Day of Discussion: Solutions to Climate Change" at coffeehouses in more than 60 U.S. cities to inspire conversations about the vital issue of climate change. Hosted by community leaders and non-gove...
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07-17-07
Starbucks Poises Organization for Continued Global Growth
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2007--With a focus on rapid global expansion, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced the realignment of its executive management team leveraging its strength and experience to maximize operational resources and deliver a se...
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07-05-07
Starbucks Champions New Film and Ignites a Call-to-Action on Issue of Climate Crisis
SEATTLE- July 5, 2007 "“ Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) Entertainment in its new relationship with Paramount Classics and National Geographic Films, will build awareness and foster discussion around "Arctic Tale," the new family-friendly wild life adventure which begins its limite...
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06-20-07
Starbucks and Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office (EIPO) Partner to Promote Ethiopia's Coffee and Benefit the Country's Coffee Farmers
SEATTLE & ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20,
2007--Representatives of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and senior leaders from Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX) today announced that they have concluded an agreement re...
POSTED
05-03-07
Joint Statement from the Ethiopia Intellectual Property Office (EIPO) and Starbucks Coffee Company Regarding Agreement in Principle
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2007--Representatives of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and senior leaders from Starbucks Coffee Company today announced that they have completed two days of constructive discussions ...
POSTED
04-03-07
Survey Finds America Divided When It Comes to Giving Back
OAK BROOK, IL - April 3, 2007 - In honor of National Volunteer Month this April, McDonald's® calls attention to the importance of giving back through its support of Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMH®).
A recent national survey(1) commissione...
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03-21-07
Starbucks Serves Up Success During 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2007--Today, Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX) welcomed more than 5,000 shareholders as well as special guest, His Excellency Paul Kagame, president of the Republic of Rwanda, to Seattle for its 2007 Annual Meeting. Thousands more par...
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03-16-07
Starbucks Foundation Awards US$2 Million to Help Bring Clean Water to Communities around the World
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2007--To commemorate World Water Day and raise awareness for the more than 1.1 billion people worldwide who lack access to clean drinking water, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX) today announced two US$1 million grants that will each ...
