Starbucks Corporation
It's the way we do business Contributing positively to our communities and environment is so important to Starbucks that it's a guiding principle of our mission statement. We jointly fulfill this commitment with partners (employees), at all levels of the company, by getting involved together to help build stronger communities and conserve natural resources.
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06-05-08
Starbucks Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical Sourcing, Environmental Leadership and Community Investment
SEATTLE, WA - June 5, 2008 - As part of its continued commitment to transform its business, Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq: SBUX) today announced that it is realigning its Corporate Social Responsibility department to be even more effective in its ethical sourcing, environ...
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05-14-08
Starbucks Increases Commitment to Supporting Coffee Farmers and Communities; Announces New Environmental Initiatives
SEATTLE, WA - May 14, 2008 "“ Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting coffee farmers, communities and the environment with the launch of its Fiscal 2007 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Annual Report. Starbucks seventh CSR r...
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03-13-08
Starbucks Foundation Awards US$2 Million from the Ethos Water Fund to Help Improve the Lives of People in Water-Stressed African Communities
SEATTLE "“ March 13, 2008 "“ Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced the Starbucks Foundation is making two new grant commitments to help support water, sanitation and hygiene education programs in water-stressed African communities. Over a three-year period,...
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12-01-07
Starbucks to Open Regional Farmer Support Center in Rwanda
KIGALI, RWANDA and SEATTLE - December 1, 2007 - Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) chairman Howard Schultz announced today that the company will open a regional Starbucks Farmer Support Center in Rwanda. The facility will provide an opportunity for Starbucks to collaborate with farmer...
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11-28-07
Ethiopian Prime Minister and Starbucks Chairman Discuss Ways to Support Ethiopian Coffee Industry
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA AND SEATTLE WA - November 28, 2007 "“ Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) chairman Howard Schultz today reaffirmed their commitment to making Ethiopia a leading force in the global specialty coffee marketplace....
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10-29-07
Fair Factories Clearinghouse Announces New Members
NEW YORK, NY - October 29, 2007 - The Fair Factories Clearinghouse (FFC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting factory compliance through the sharing of factory audit information, today welcomed its newest members. ASICS America Corporation, Patagonia, and S...
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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...
