Starbucks - a leader in environmental responsibilities

Starbucks created a global environmental strategy that will help to achieve a meaningful reduction of their environmental footprint.Therefore, the company is working on:

• reducing energy use. In 2008, the company purchased renewable energy in amount that represents 20% of the total electricity used. The company's plan is to have 50 % of store energy coming from certified renewable stores;


• incorporating green building standards in all new constructions;


• reducing water usage. The company is working on introducing hand meter system that will use less water than the deeper well system;


• recycling. In 2008, 70% of Starbucks stores recycled at least one type of waste. By 2015, the company is planning to have recycling available in 100% of their stores.

Starbucks is an example of a company that is caring for our planet and is always looking for different ways of reducing their footprint on earth.