Follow Starbuck’s ambitious goals for 2030

“As we move forward, we will be transparent in reporting short- and long-term progress against our goals,” Starbucks CEO - Kevin Johnson

By 2030, Starbucks will aim to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent; reduce waste sent to landfills from stores and manufacturing by 50 percent, driven by a broader shift toward a circular economy; and will also conserve or replenish 50 percent of the water currently being used for direct operations and coffee production.

Starbucks has long used science-based research to assess progress. Now, the company has also released a comprehensive environmental footprint of carbon emissions, water use and waste in Starbucks global operations and supply chain. Created in partnership from Quantis and World Wildlife Fund, it will serve as a baseline for measuring future progress.

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