Public Policy & Internal Standards

We think it’s important to take a stand on issues to support our business and because it’s who we are and how we operate.

Bắn Cá Vua 3DThat’s why we believe we have a responsibility to advocate both internal and public policies that support the health of our business, our partners (employees) and the communities we serve.

Bắn Cá Vua 3DThe policies and positions below demonstrate our commitment to being a responsible business. They range from global ethical business standards to our own guidelines for doing business. From how we buy our coffee to how we ensure the best possible workplace  for our partners, we believe it is important to operate consistent with our mission: to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.

Social Responsibility

• or – our commitment to ethical business practices
• Corporate Political Contributions and Expenditures – how we engage policymakers on issues that impact our business, our people and our communities
  • 2019 Results 
  • 2018 Results 
  • 2017 Results 
  • 2016 Results 
  • 2015 Results 
  • 2014 Results 
  • 2013 Results 
  • 2012 Results 
  • 2011 Results
  • 2010 Results
• Global Anti-Bribery Standard
• UN Global Compact – supporting international principles of ethical business practices
• Menu Labeling Position – giving customers access to information to make informed decisions

Our workplace

• Global Human Rights – our commitment to basic human rights as a core component of the way we do business and how we engage our partners
• Equal Employment Opportunity – our non-discrimination policy
• Health Care – our support for healthcare reform that allows us to continue to offer affordable coverage to our partners

Ethical sourcing

• Supplier Code of Conduct – our expectations for suppliers to operate in a responsible and ethical manner
  •  – our sustainable coffee guidelines for producers
  • – our sustainable cocoa guidelines for producers
  • Starbucks Social Responsibility Standards for Manufactured Goods and Services – our sustainable manufactured goods and services guidelines for producers
• Supplier Diversity Standard – U.S.
•  – our preference for animal welfare-friendly practices and ingredients
• Deforestation – our commitment to pursuing zero net deforestation across our supply chain
• Sustainable Palm Oil – our commitment to using 100% RSPO certified palm oil in our company-operated stores
• California Transparency in Supply Chains Act – our zero tolerance policy for the use of forced labor and human trafficking
• Conflict Minerals Disclosure
• Conflict Minerals Policy Statement

• Social Impact .
  • Global Responsibility Report Goals & Progress .
    • Policies