Sustainability

Starbucks unveiled its largest Greener Store and fourth flagship location in Thailand at One Bangkok on Tuesday, October 29, marking a key step in its market expansion and sustainability efforts. Certified as a Greener Store, this location adheres to strict environmental standards in water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible materials. With a goal of certifying 10,000 Greener Stores globally by 2025, the brand aims to achieve its goal of reducing carbon emissions, water usage, and landfill waste by 50% by 2030.

Starbucks Korea has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Award for Environmental Conservation for its outstanding contributions to environmental conservation, the highest corporate honor bestowed on organizations in the country.

Starbucks announces the first certified Greener Store in India, located in Ayali Kalan in Punjab, as Greener Store of the Year in Asia Pacific. The global Greener Stores of the Year were selected across markets to celebrate stores that exceed in both innovation and environmental impact in their region. In Asia Pacific, the Ayali Kalan store was identified from a shortlist of finalists including Greener Stores from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam markets.

The Shalu Beishih Store opening commemorates Starbucks 25th anniversary in the market.

Starbucks Japan is launching a community for customers to help give more than we take from the planet.

Located in Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, the five Greener Stores are amongst the first of their kind in the company’s Asia Pacific region, with over 20 more expected to be certified this year.

At more than 1,500 Starbucks stores across Japan, customers can enjoy iced beverages in new reusable resin glasses.

On World Water Day, Starbucks announced plans in China to replenish at least 1.5 million tons of water annually to Qiandao Lake.

Reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, all Starbucks Taiwan stores will offer reusable cup options to customers by 2023