Starbucks Sustainability
Globally Scaling Sustainability in Retail Stores
Starbucks, in partnership with WWF, developed the Greener Store Framework to promote eco-friendly retail. Since 2019, they've certified over 6,000 Greener Stores in North America, with a goal of reaching 10,000 globally by 2025.
These stores incorporate various sustainable features such as solar panels, water recycling tanks, energy-efficient appliances, low-emission materials, and eco-friendly practices like composting and food donation.
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• 6,000 Greener Stores in more than 44 markets globally.
• All new Starbucks stores in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are being built under the Greener Stores framework.
• 30% water savings and 30% energy reduction.
• More than 1,100 new composting and recycling systems were added to stores in FY23.
• Launched the Greener Store Practitioner course on the Starbucks Global Academy to make the Greener Stores program accessible to retailers and the general public around the world.
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Starbucks announced its inaugural global Greener Stores of the Year program, awarding one store in each of six regions for exceeding in innovation and environmental impact. Across the globe, store partners and employees are bringing sustainability practices to life locally.
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Located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, a 100-year-old house was turned into a new Starbucks café operating on 100% local renewable electricity. In addition, the store has a rainwater collection system in place for landscape irrigation and banquettes made from recycled wood.
A Better Cup for All By 2030, Starbucks has set an ambitious goal for their cups to be 100% compostable, recyclable, or reusable, with 50% recycled materials and 50% less virgin fossil fuel-derived sources. Embracing a circular economy, they champion reusables, increase recycled content in packaging, and reduce plastic in cups.
Recently, Starbucks became the first national coffeehouse in the U.S. to enable customers to use personal cups across all order channels, including drive-thru and mobile. As most Starbucks beverages are consumed on-the-go, this milestone offers customers the added convenience to opt for reusables.