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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...