Spring has arrived at Starbucks, and so has a new limited-edition designer merchandise collaboration with acclaimed fashion house 3.1 Phillip Lim, available for a limited time at select Starbucks® stores in Asia.

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The Starbucks® X 3.1 Phillip Lim collection was inspired by the beauty of the natural world, and features a vibrant assortment of drinkware and lifestyle accessories in the vivid colors of nature to remind us to protect the planet we share. With three stunning designs by artist Isabel Souza, including bees in a colorful field of flowers, a dynamic coral reef ecosystem and bright red parrots in a lush rainforest, the designer collaboration is a beautiful interpretation of the critical role bees, coral and rainforests play in keeping the planet healthy. Each item honors the impact of sustainable, reusable choices, while offering a chance to express a unique personal style.

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Starbucks is also proud to launch the new Starbucks® X 3.1 Phillip Lim collection as we celebrate International Women’s Day and highlight the achievements of female leaders who are pioneers in their fields. Artist Isabel Souza, creator of the three vibrant prints featured in the collection, is a ceramic and textile artist based in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where she is continuously influenced by the ocean and clay that surround her. In a world where we have become accustomed to disposable and unsustainable objects, Isabel’s goal is to create meaningful objects to appreciate with every use.

“Starbucks and 3.1 Phillip Lim are united by our aspiration to create meaningful experiences for our customers, designed for a sustainable future,” said Erin Silvoy, vice president, Product and Marketing, Starbucks Asia Pacific. “Together, we’re excited to bring this beautiful collection to our customers in Asia and offer them more ways to express themselves and their love of the planet through reusable drinkware.”

“The Starbucks® X 3.1 Phillip Lim collection embodies our shared vision to inspire customers to make sustainable choices in everyday life for the betterment of people and the planet,” said Phillip Lim, creative director and founder of 3.1 Phillip Lim. “I’m honored to work with Starbucks to bring this message to customers across Asia through Isabel’s stunning artwork.”

The designer collaboration will be available starting March 9, 2020 at select Starbucks® stores across Asia, including Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam while supplies last.

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Today, Starbucks announces all Starbucks stores in Indonesia will gradually transition to cold cups made with rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate). Incorporating recycled material into the supply chain will eliminate the equivalent of over 200,000 kilograms of virgin plastic per year across over 460 stores in Indonesia, reaffirming the company’s commitment to contribute to Starbucks global aspiration to be a resource-positive company. Starbucks will become the first major food and beverage retailer in Indonesia to switch completely to rPET.

“Through the Greener Nusantara initiative, Starbucks Indonesia has been focused on rolling out multiple programs in support of reducing waste across Indonesia. As part of the community, our company is committed to creating positive impact to the communities we serve in sustainable ways,” said Anthony McEvoy, leader of PT Sari Coffee Indonesia. “We will continue our Greener Nusantara initiative and strive to seek breakthroughs in maintaining sustainability.”

In 2020, the company eliminated over 30 million straws through the introduction of the strawless lid for iced beverages. The shift to rPET plastic cups and lids today will further contribute to plastic waste reduction as they are recycled into a new rPET packaging instead of going to the landfill. Currently, all Starbucks stores are also using recycled content packaging such as paper shopping bags, napkins and cup sleeves.

“Together with all partners (employees) in every store across Indonesia, we will focus on continuous improvement for our sustainability commitment in Indonesia” said Avolina Raharjanti, general manager, corporate pr and communications, PT Sari Coffee Indonesia. “In 2021, we are consistently looking and reviewing opportunities focusing on waste reduction and reusage of our coffee grounds. By carrying out these initiatives, we hope to inspire everyone to be responsible in their own communities.”

Starbucks continues to explore innovative ways to reduce single-use plastics and waste in stores throughout Indonesia. Since the launch of the “Bring Your Own Tumbler” program over 12 years ago, Starbucks stores in Indonesia has been encouraging customers to bring their own cups or tumblers by offering Rp5,000 discount. 

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Starbucks announces all Starbucks stores in Indonesia will gradually transition to cold cups made with recycled materials.

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Construction begins on ‘next generation’ facility that raises the bar for manufacturing and supply chain sustainability, use of smart technologies and immersive visitor experience

Company increases project investment to US$150 million, reinforcing long term commitment to the market

Starbucks today marked the groundbreaking of its China Coffee Innovation Park (CIP), with the unveiling of a bold vision to set a premier model for China’s specialty coffee industry. When operational in summer 2022, the 80,000m2 CIP will feature one of the first sustainable roasting plants in Starbucks global network, smart supply chain operations enabled by state-of-the-art technologies, and an immersive Experience Center that will showcase sustainable practices across the ‘Bean to Cup’ coffee journey to all visitors. In addition, Starbucks also raised its total investment in the project to US$150 million.

“In designing the Coffee Innovation Park, we challenged ourselves to create a ‘next-generation’ facility that transcends notions of a manufacturing site for Starbucks. Our ambition is for the CIP to serve as a premier model that sets new standards in environmental sustainability, technological innovation, as well as partner (employee) and visitor experience,” said Belinda Wong, chairman and chief executive officer, Starbucks China. “We hope our efforts will also serve to inspire the industry, and members of the public, to each do our part towards realizing a greener future.”

First announced in March, the CIP is Starbucks largest manufacturing investment outside of the U.S. and its first in Asia.&nbsp; Located in the city of Kunshan, an hour from Shanghai, it will source coffees from China and around the world directly from origin for processing, roasting, packaging and distribution, for the first time in China. The facility will serve as a key node in Starbucks global roasting network, further deepening Starbucks commitment to elevate specialty coffee in the Chinese market. &nbsp;Currently, Starbucks operates six other roasting plants—one in Amsterdam to support European markets, and five in the U.S.

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When completed, the CIP will be one of the most sustainable manufacturing facilities for Starbucks globally, designed based on guidelines from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED standards as well as China’s Three Star Green Building standards for carbon emissions, energy use and waste.

The energy-efficient roasting technology at the CIP will reduce carbon emissions by over 30 per cent compared to Starbucks conventional roasting technology. In addition, up to 30 per cent of expected energy consumption will be generated through renewable sources, including from over 20,000 square meters of solar panels (equivalent to the size of 16 Olympic-sized swimming pools) that will be installed onsite. The facility will also strive to achieve zero waste to landfill through a combination of on-site and off-site recycling.

Sustainability will be incorporated holistically into every aspect of the CIP’s design and construction, from the use of energy efficient lighting and heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems, to landscaping that requires minimal irrigation.

Smart Supply Chain Operations

The CIP will also feature cutting edge technologies that maximize manufacturing productivity. Smart manufacturing technologies will enable advanced data collection and analysis including predictive maintenance. Internet of Things (IoT) technologies will be embedded in devices throughout the CIP, to manage onsite vehicle traffic among other purposes. Meanwhile, the CIP’s Integrated Distribution Center will incorporate a fully-automated storage and retrieval system that is designed to take up four times less space compared to conventional storage systems.

Immersive ‘Bean-to-Cup’ Coffee Journey

The CIP will also stand out from conventional manufacturing facilities by featuring an Experience Journey that provides a seamless showcase of sustainable practices at every chapter of the ‘Bean-to-Cup’ coffee story. Site visitors will learn about sustainable manufacturing and supply chain up close, while other stages of coffee production such as<a> </a>sustainable farming practices will be brought to life vividly via virtual reality technologies. The Experience Journey will be open to the public, so that more people can learn about sustainability, and be inspired to do their part to support plant-positive industries and lead eco-friendlier lifestyles.

The CIP marks another step forward in Starbucks long term progress towards its bold aspiration to become a planet positive company that gives more than it takes from the planet. Last year, Starbucks <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2018/starbucks-to-eliminate-plastic-straws-globally-by-2020/">eliminated plastic straws</a> from all of its stores in the Chinese mainland, saving about 200 tons of plastic waste annually. In April, the company launched a new <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2020/starbucks-expands-plant-based-ingredients-and-products-in-china/">plant-based food and beverage menu</a>, as part of its efforts to inspire Chinese customers to explore new lifestyles with the planet in mind.

The facility is also the latest of Starbucks investments in building the different pillars of the specialty coffee industry since entering the Chinese mainland market in 1999. Over the past two decades, Starbucks has created tens of thousands of job opportunities and trained qualified baristas and coffee professionals, while investing in cultivating the consumer market. The company has also been operating the Starbucks Yunnan Farmer Support Center since 2012, to provide open‐source agronomy resources to local coffee farmers. Starbucks now operate over 4,700 stores across more than 190 cities in the market, where a new Starbucks store opens every 15 hours.

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Starbucks today marked the groundbreaking of its China Coffee Innovation Park (CIP), with the unveiling of a bold vision to set a premier model for China’s specialty coffee industry.

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Starbucks is partnering with design-driven accessories brand, Herschel Supply Co., for a limited-edition merchandise collection available exclusively at Starbucks® stores in Asia.

Thoughtfully designed for eco-conscious customers on-the-go, the Starbucks® X Herschel Supply collection includes an assortment of stylish bags made from recycled plastic and drinkware featuring bold colors and eye-catching messages focused on sustainability. Combining timeless design and premium quality, the Starbucks® X Herschel Supply designer collaboration proves quality and self-expression don’t need to come at the cost of a sustainable lifestyle. The collection’s unique designs embody style and authenticity, while giving recycled material a second life.

The limited-edition designer collaboration will be available starting April 22 at select Starbucks® stores across Asia while supplies last.

In January, Starbucks announced a bold, multi-decade aspiration to become resource positive, working with Starbucks partners (employees), customers and other stakeholders on the journey. The company will spend the next year continuing to test and learn before formalizing these sustainability targets as part of the company’s 50th anniversary in 2021.

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Starbucks is partnering with design-driven accessories brand, Herschel Supply Co., for a limited-edition merchandise collection available exclusively at Starbucks® stores in Asia. Thoughtfully designed for eco-conscious customers on-the-go, the Starbucks® X Herschel Supply collection includes an assortment of stylish bags made from recycled plastic and drinkware featuring bold colors and eye-catching messages focused on sustainability. […]

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Starbucks is joining forces with plant-based innovators in China, Beyond Meat and Oatly, to continue its strategic focus on expanding plant-based ingredients and products. Starting today, Starbucks stores across China will offer a new plant-based food and beverage menu, as well as new merchandise made from recycled content.<a> </a>The new plant-based platform in China marks another step towards Starbucks global aspiration to become a resource positive company, giving more than it takes from the planet.

“Starbucks is thrilled to partner with Beyond Meat to provide even more choices to consumers through innovative new plant-based offerings. Our new menu items make it easy and enjoyable to explore new lifestyles, starting from what we eat and drink. Through our new plant-based platform, we seek to inspire new routines by inviting everyone to eat good, feel good and do good. Together, we can take a small, humble step to make a better world,” said Leo Tsoi, senior vice president, chief operating officer and president, Starbucks China Retail.

As a leading innovator in the industry, Starbucks is committed to constantly reimagining its menu to offer a range of food and beverage choices for customers. The company also continues to explore creative new solutions with customers beyond its menu to create a positive impact on the environment and support their lifestyles.

Reimagining a core food menu built on plant-based ingredients

Starbucks is working with Beyond Meat as part of its entry into the Chinese mainland. Culinary experts from Starbucks used plant-based Beyond Beef™ to create three delicious new dishes inspired by modern, international favorites and designed with the palates of Chinese consumers in mind. Available in most Starbucks stores across the Chinese mainland from April 22, the new food menu includes:

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“Today we mark an important milestone as Beyond Meat launches in China, advancing our goal of increasing accessibility to plant-based protein globally. Starbucks is a trusted brand with a strong market presence and deep understanding of customers in China, and we’re pleased to partner with them on our market entry. We believe the new Beyond Beef menu items deliver on our promise of enabling consumers to Eat What You Love™ while also enjoying the nutritional and environmental benefits of plant-based protein,” said Ethan Brown, Beyond Meat, Inc. Founder and CEO. “We are proud to support Starbucks in furthering their efforts around health and sustainability while offering Chinese consumers more diverse protein options.” 

Additionally, Starbucks is partnering with OmniPork to offer two more tasty dishes featuring a plant-based protein that pairs well with Asian dishes:

Packaging for the new menu items is made from plant-based material which have received OK Compost HOME and INDUSTRIAL certifications, two widely recognized international standards. Products also feature a thoughtfully-designed sleeve made from recycled from milk cartons which opens up to form a meal mat, reducing the need for cleaning up. A handle is integrated into the packaging design to remove any need for secondary packaging.

Expanding non-dairy choices with oatmilk

Starbucks is also introducing oatmilk to the core beverage menu in all stores across China with Oatly. Customers at all Starbucks stores across the Chinese mainland may now customize their favorite Starbucks® beverages with oatmilk. The smooth and mellow texture of oatmilk pairs perfectly with the Starbucks signature espresso, accentuating its full-bodied taste and velvety microfoam.

In addition to the new customization choices, Starbucks has created oatmilk versions of two signature Starbucks® beverages, as well as a special limited time offer beverage. Available in all Starbucks stores across the Chinese mainland from April 22, the new beverages include:

Starbucks has offered soymilk in China since 2007, and the introduction of oatmilk provides customers another unique way to customize their Starbucks Experience.

“It’s a significant step for the growing plant based movement that Starbucks customers in China can now enjoy their favorite beverage with Oatly,” said Toni Petersson, Global CEO of Oatly, the original oatmilk brand from Sweden. “Oatly pairs extremely well with espresso and creates a wonderfully dense and creamy foam for lattes.”

Inspiring sustainable lifestyles

Starbucks has also launched a line of stylish and creative merchandise that can be woven into customers’ everyday lifestyles. This includes tumblers and notebooks that are made with recycled coffee grounds collected from Starbucks stores. The coffee grounds are processed and mixed with polypropene to form an industrial grade material with over 30 percent recycled coffee ground content, which can potentially be used to manufacture a variety of lifestyle items. To further bring this new approach to sustainability to life in Starbucks cafes, furniture made from this material will be rolled out into stores in the near future.

Building on Starbucks global sustainability commitments

The new platform marks the latest chapter in Starbucks sustainability commitment announced <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/message-from-starbucks-ceo-kevin-johnson-starbucks-new-sustainability-commitment/">earlier this year</a>. As part of this commitment, the company announced <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2020/starbucks-coffee-innovation-park-in-china-elevates-manufacturing-and-extends-global-roasting-network/">plans to build a Coffee Innovation Park</a> in China by 2022, which aims to become the most energy, water and waste efficient roasting operations for Starbucks around the world.

Last year, Starbucks also <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2018/starbucks-to-eliminate-plastic-straws-globally-by-2020/">eliminated plastic straws</a> from all of its stores in the Chinese mainland, saving about 200 tons of plastic waste annually. It is now accelerating the rollout of new waste sorting stations and will complete installation in over 80 percent of its stores by the end of September 2020.

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New roasting facility in 2022 will be Starbucks largest manufacturing facility outside the U.S.&nbsp;

Investment of $130 million (USD) further deepens Starbucks long-held commitment to elevate specialty coffee in China

Starbucks China Coffee Innovation Park (CIP) will advance sustainable manufacturing and smart supply chain management

Starbucks Coffee Company, the global roaster and retailer of specialty coffee, announced today it will invest approximately $130 million (USD) in China to open a state-of-the-art roasting facility in 2022 as part of its new Coffee Innovation Park (CIP). As Starbucks largest manufacturing investment outside of the U.S. and its first in Asia, the CIP will incorporate a roasting plant, warehouse and distribution center, creating highly-skilled jobs and new career opportunities that will further drive smart and sustainable coffee manufacturing in China. The plant will serve as a key component of the Company’s global roasting network, and the bold infrastructure investment further deepens Starbucks multi-decade commitment to strengthen the specialty coffee industry in China, where it aims to have 6,000 stores by 2022.

“Starbucks has spent the past 20 years sharing its passion for coffee across China and helping to build a leading industry that makes us all proud. The roasting facilities at the Coffee Innovation Park will set a blueprint for the future of coffee roasting and supply chain management, and further elevate China’s coffee industry, while supporting Starbucks growth in China, with China,” said Belinda Wong, chairman and chief executive officer, Starbucks China. “Starbucks has always taken a long-term view in China, and our commitment to the market has never been stronger.” 

Building on Starbucks sustainability announcement in January, the CIP will incorporate advancements in sustainable manufacturing, smart supply chain innovation, and technology to support the aspiration to deliver the most energy- and water-efficient roasting operations for Starbucks in the world, while minimizing waste. The new roasting plant facility will be designed with the intent to apply for U.S. Green Building Council LEED Platinum certification, as well as China’s Three Star Green Building standards. 

“We recently announced a bold <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/starbucks-announces-multi-decade-aspiration-to-become-resource-positive/">multi-decade aspiration to become a planet positive company</a>. A company that gives more than we take from the planet. China is one of our most important markets and The Coffee Innovation Park is an important, strategic investment that has a positive impact on our carbon footprint and supports our long term sustainability goals,” said Kevin Johnson, president and chief executive officer, Starbucks.&nbsp;

Elevating Premium Coffee in China

From farm to cup, Starbucks has helped shape the specialty coffee industry in China through continued investment in training and infrastructure, including the opening of the Starbucks Yunnan Farmer Support Center in 2012 to provide open-source agronomy resources to coffee farmers throughout the region. The new CIP, wholly-owned and operated by Starbucks, will source coffees from China and around the world directly from origin for processing, roasting, packaging and distribution, for the first time in China. Construction of the CIP will begin later this year in the city of Kunshan, an hour from Shanghai. 

“As the undisputed leader in specialty coffee, Starbucks is renowned for its tremendous contributions in developing China’s specialty coffee industry over the past two decades,” said Mr. Wu Xinming, Party Secretary of Kunshan. “We are delighted to welcome Starbucks reputed coffee expertise to help build a best-in-class coffee supply chain in Kunshan, which offers an ideal environment for Starbucks to invest and elevate its coffee leadership in China.” 

Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing

With the CIP set to handle Starbucks largest roasting capacity outside the U.S., the investment highlights the Company’s ambition to further globalize its roasting network and reinforces Starbucks strategic focus on the U.S. and China as its two lead growth markets. Currently, Starbucks operates six other roasting facilities—one in Amsterdam to support European markets, and five in the U.S. The warehouse, roasting and distribution capabilities of the CIP will lay a strong foundation for continued business growth and development in China.

However, Starbucks vision extends far beyond roasting. Once in operation, the CIP will integrate green coffee bean warehouse management and processing, with plans to co-locate a highly-automated and ‘intelligent’ distribution center that will become the heart of Starbucks distribution network in China. The facility also will serve as a training ground for coffee roasters and key roles across Starbucks coffee supply chain in China. 

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Starbucks will open a new roasting plant facility in China in 2022, its largest outside of the U.S.

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 It’s a ‘green’ birthday for the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Shanghai (‘Roastery’), as China’s coffee wonderland celebrates its second anniversary this month. Today, the Roastery received a meaningful birthday ‘gift’ in the form of a LEED Platinum plaque – a recognition of Starbucks partners’ (employees) tireless efforts towards operating not just a theater for immersive coffee experiences, but also one that lives and breathes environmental sustainability. 

 LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a green certification program for building design, construction, operations and maintenance awarded by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Widely recognized as a leading international standard, it comprises a comprehensive list of categories, where projects earn points to achieve one of four certification levels. Platinum is the highest level of certification, awarded to only one in 10 LEED certified buildings. Platinum retail buildings make up an even more exclusive one percent of LEED certified buildings. 

The Shanghai Roastery set a new benchmark in green retail as the first in mainland China’s food retail industry to be certified LEED Platinum. Over 150 Roastery partners and onsite customers witnessed a simple plaque awarding ceremony, where they also heard inspiring, behind-the-scenes stories from partners who had contributed to the achievement. As part of the celebration, the Roastery’s iconic clacker board proudly shared the milestone with customers, who were invited to participate in interactive quizzes to win Starbucks memorabilia. 

“I feel immensely proud to be part of something bigger, to know that every little thing we do at the Roastery contributes towards taking better care of the environment, and that every little step we take brings us closer to a greener future for the planet and ourselves,” said Blues, a Roaster at the Shanghai Roastery.

The achievement is the culmination of the sustained, concerted efforts of countless Starbucks partners committed to not just creating a welcoming third place for customers, but also a greener one. From incorporating eco-friendly features and technologies into the building’s design and construction, down to planning every detail of the Roastery’s day-to-day operations, utmost care has been taken to enhance its environmental friendliness. 

As part of the certification process, the Shanghai Roastery was evaluated across six criteria – efficiency of water usage, quality of indoor environment, energy use, use of sustainable materials, and innovation and education. It stood out for the following features and achievements:

As the company expands at a rapid pace in China, opening a store every 15 hours, with the goal of operating over 6,000 stores in the market by 2022, the experience gained from the Roastery’s certification will prove valuable in further elevating Starbucks approach to green store design, construction and operation. The Shanghai Roastery is one of only three Starbucks stores to have achieved LEED Platinum certification globally. Altogether, the company has opened more than 1,600 LEED certified stores in 20 countries, and has committed to designing, building and operating 10,000 “Greener Stores” by 2025 as it seeks to advance greener retail and contribute to a sustainable future. 

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It’s a ‘green’ birthday for the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Shanghai (‘Roastery’), as China’s coffee wonderland celebrates its second anniversary this month. Today, the Roastery received a meaningful birthday ‘gift’ in the form of a LEED Platinum plaque – a recognition of Starbucks partners’ (employees) tireless efforts towards operating not just a theater for immersive coffee […]

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Change will eliminate 200 million single-use plastic straws per year from nearly 1,500 stores across Japan

Made of FSC® certified paper, the new paper straw and package are produced exclusively for Starbucks Japan

Today, Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. announced that it will eliminate single-use plastic straws from nearly 1,500 stores across Japan and begin providing paper straws to customers starting in January 2020. The new paper straws are made from responsibly-sourced paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC), available in standard sizes for iced beverages and large sizes for Frappuccino? blended beverages.

The new standard-sized paper straws will be available in select stores beginning in January, with a complete rollout to all stores across the Japan market by March. Large-sized straws for Frappuccino? blended beverages will be available in all store by May. All paper straws will come in paper packaging with positive messages about sustainability. Straws made from plant-based PLA plastic will be available upon request.

“Since we announced our global commitment to eliminate single-use plastic straws across all stores by the end of 2020, Starbucks Japan has focused tirelessly on finding a straw alternative that meets our quality standards,” said Takafumi Minaguchi, representative director and ceo, Starbucks Japan. “We’re pleased to announce that we’ve achieved our goal. As technologies and innovations evolve, we see opportunities to continue to develop the premium Starbucks Experience our customers love in a sustainable way.”

Starbucks continues to explore innovative ways to reduce single-use plastics in stores throughout Japan. Since the first store opened in Ginza, Tokyo in 1996, Starbucks stores in Japan have offered a 20 yen discount for customers who bring their own cups or tumblers.

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Change will eliminate 200 million single-use plastic straws per year from nearly 1,500 stores across Japan Made of FSC® certified paper, the new paper straw and package are produced exclusively for Starbucks Japan Today, Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. announced that it will eliminate single-use plastic straws from nearly 1,500 stores across Japan and begin providing […]

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The journey a coffee bean follows from farm to cup is an arduous one. It usually begins high in the hills of the Coffee Belt, a band that wraps around the Earth’s middle between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Bucket by bucket, the beans are hand-picked and processed before trundling down winding roads to cargo ships destined for roasting plants and cafés around the world. 

To get the best beans, buyers from Starbucks have traveled to the source since the first store opened back in 1971. They journeyed to far-flung farms in places in Latin America, Asia and East Africa, taking time to get to know farmers and their communities along the way.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

When Starbucks launched its C.A.F.E. Practices sustainable sourcing program in 2004, the company knew that building on these personal relationships would be critical to the program’s success. It opened its first <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2018/starbucks-farmer-support-centers/">Farmer Support Center</a> that same year in San José, Costa Rica, and hired a team of agronomists to bring farmers into the program.

Carlos Mario Rodriguez, director and global head of coffee research and development for Starbucks, was part of that first Farmer Support Center agronomy team. He drove his pickup truck over countless miles of narrow roads to visit farmers and help them with a range of sustainability issues and ensure a long-term supply of quality coffee. He helped them set up their own test plots, showed them how to space trees correctly and offered suggestions to manage erosion and reduce the use of pesticides.&nbsp; 

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William Chacon, owner of the Café Las Peñas farm in Sabanilla, Costa Rica, has been working with Starbucks agronomists for more than 10 years, even when his farm is not selling to Starbucks. 

“There are many problems related to deforestation, and the coffee gets damaged by disease, and so the quality suffers too,” said Chacon. “With Starbucks help, we are producing new varieties of coffee. The quality is good because the leaves and the plants grow healthy.” 

In the Farmer Support Center's first year of operation, 43.5 million pounds of green (unroasted) coffee were purchased from C.A.F.E. Practices-approved suppliers, representing 14.5 percent of total coffee purchases. In the 15 years that followed, purchases under the program continued to grow and Starbucks expanded its global network of farmer support. A satellite location in Guatemala City opened in 2006, followed by Rwanda in 2009, Tanzania in 2011 and Colombia in 2012. Field by field, farm by farm – this new approach to sustainable sourcing was taking root.

In 2012, Starbucks opened its sixth Farmer Support Center, and first in Asia, in Yunnan, China’s Pu’er region. Alan Tong was the first agronomist at the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2017/yunnan-single-origin-coffee/">China Farmer Support Center</a>, starting with just 25 coffee growers.

Since then, he and his team have trained nearly 10,000 farmers in China in sustainable farming practices and 1,200 farms are now verified through C.A.F.E. Practices. They are also putting resources toward <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2018/starbucks-deepens-its-commitment-in-yunnan-communities/">creating pathways out of poverty in coffee farming communities</a> across the region.

After opening two more Farmer Support Centers in Ethiopia (2014) and Indonesia (2015), Starbucks’ oldest Farmer Support Center also became its newest. In 2016 the San José agronomy center moved from its downtown office building to a farm 15 miles up a mountain road to the foot of the Poàs Volcano. The 600-acre working farm and visitor’s center at <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2018/coffee-sustainability/">Hacienda Alsacia</a> serves as Starbucks global agronomy research and development center.

“I can show [farmers] how we have been doing things,” said Victor Trejos, general manager of Hacienda Alsacia. “How we have been planting, how we fertilize, soil tests … and how they can do the same.” 

The farm includes 14 hectares dedicated to research. It’s a testing ground to push the boundaries of agronomy research to breed trees that are resistant to coffee leaf rust, or roya, which is ravaging coffee crops in Latin America. The team also analyzes soil, fine tunes pruning techniques, and supports farmers in other ways to increase coffee trees’ quality and productivity. Its findings aren’t kept in a company vault; they are shared freely with researchers and farmers everywhere.

Starbucks opened its tenth Farmer Support Center in <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2021/starbucks-opens-farmer-support-center-in-brazil-for-coffee-growing/">Brazil</a> in August 2021.&nbsp;To date, Starbucks has trained&nbsp;more than 200,000 farmers providing free access to education and resources through its Farmer Support Centers. Its aspiration is to&nbsp;<a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2015/making-coffee-the-worlds-first-sustainably-sourced-agriculture-product/">make coffee the world’s first sustainably sourced agricultural product</a>.

But for Rodriguez, the accomplishment is best measured one farm, one farmer at a time.

“To me, as a professional, as a partner, it’s the best part really when you start working with a particular farmer and see that they are improving their living conditions and being able to keep producing coffee as a good business,” he said. “That’s the best. It’s really something that motivates us.” 

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Farmer Support Centers help ensure coffee&#8217;s future, farm by farm

How Starbucks provide farmers across the globe free access to education and resources.

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Farmer Support Centers help ensure coffee’s future, farm by farm

Centered on Sustainability

This page shows data from our 2018 Report. For the most up-to-date goals and progress, see our <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2022/starbucks-global-environmental-and-social-impact-report-2021/">2021 Global Environmental &amp; Social Impact Report</a>.

Our 2018 Global Social Impact Report reflects our aspirations and marks our progress as a company in the areas where we can make the biggest impact – leading in sustainability, strengthening communities and creating opportunities. 

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Our 2018 Global Social Impact Report reflects our aspirations and marks our progress as a company in the areas where we can make the biggest impact.

https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2019/2018-starbucks-global-social-impact-report/

The new $1 billion Sustainability Bond will support Starbucks ethical coffee sourcing and its Greener Retail initiative&nbsp;

A portion of the funds will support a new $20 million investment in responsAbility Investments AG as part of Starbucks Global Farmer Fund that supports coffee farmers and their communities

SEATTLE – Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that it has completed issuance of a $1 billion Sustainability Bond. It is the largest Sustainability Bond the Company has issued to date and follows two previously issued Sustainability Bonds in <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2016/starbucks-issues-the-first-u-s-corporate-sustainability-bond/" target="_blank">2016</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2017/starbucks-offers-its-first-sustainability-bond-in-japan/" target="_blank">2017</a>.&nbsp;

“We are very pleased to see that our new Sustainability Bond attracted significant investor interest and was oversubscribed,” said Patrick Grismer, cfo of Starbucks. “The bond demonstrates Starbucks commitment to meaningful, continual progress toward our aspiration of sustainable coffee, served sustainably. It also illustrates a trend toward heavier interest from investors in our socially and environmentally focused projects – in this case supporting coffee farmers and leading in green retail.”

Grismer added that Starbucks leadership in social and environmental responsibility “is a defining element of who we are as a company. Our intent is that, by issuing a Sustainability Bond, we’re providing investors an opportunity to participate in our sustainability efforts, and our hope is that this inspires others to pursue more sustainability-related investing opportunities.”

Support for Coffee Farmers

As with the two previously issued Sustainability Bonds, funds will support ethically sourced coffee. The scope&nbsp;includes&nbsp;purchasing coffee&nbsp;that is verified by Coffee and Farmer Equity&nbsp;<a href="https://www.starbucks.com/responsibility/community/farmer-support/farmer-loan-programs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(C.A.F.E.) Practices</a>;&nbsp;the continued development and operation of Farmer Support&nbsp;Centers&nbsp;and agronomy research and development&nbsp;centers&nbsp;in coffee-growing regions around the world;&nbsp;and new and refinanced loans&nbsp;to coffee farmers&nbsp;made through Starbucks $50 million&nbsp;<a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2015/starbucks-more-than-doubles-global-farmer-loan-commitment/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Global Farmer Fund</a>.&nbsp;

New to the Starbucks Global Farmer Fund and supported by funds from the bond, Starbucks has partnered with responsAbility Investments AG, an asset manager in development investments, on a $20 million investment to provide debt financing to coffee producer organizations in Latin America, Africa and Asia to support the operations of coffee farmers. 

&nbsp;“We are excited to have the Starbucks Global Farmer Fund as a significant investor,” said Anand Chandani, Global Head of Agriculture Debt Financing at responsAbility. “We see synergies with Starbucks in building the sustainable coffee value chain, supporting smallholder farmer engagement and in fostering market linkages.”

As a new, expanded scope, the&nbsp;bond&nbsp;will also help fund&nbsp;the company’s Greener Retail commitments, including its Greener Stores initiative,&nbsp;announced in September, to design, build and operate 10,000 Greener Stores globally by 2025. The open-source Starbucks Greener Store Framework,&nbsp;which Starbucks&nbsp;developed&nbsp;in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and SCS Global Services, focuses on commitments to energy efficiency, renewable energy, water stewardship, waste reduction and more.&nbsp;In addition to Greener Stores, funds will also support investments in greener cups and packaging as Starbucks works to reduce our environmental footprint with such projects as the global rollout of strawless lids and identifying the next generation of recyclable and/or compostable cups.

According to Sustainalytics, which provided a <a href="https://www.sustainalytics.com/sustainable-finance/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Starbucks-Sustainability-Bond-Second-Party-Opinion_05012019.pdf">Second-Party Opinion</a> on the bond, Starbucks&nbsp;has aligned&nbsp;its Eligible Sustainability Projects in the new bond with the priorities outlined in the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, established in 2015, as well as with the 2018 Sustainability Bond Guidelines&nbsp;(SBG).

“We applaud Starbucks efforts to broaden its social and environmental programs and to align its eligible projects with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals,” said Heather Lang, executive director of Sustainalytics’ Sustainable Finance Solutions team. “In addition, Starbucks inclusion of its Greener Retail initiative is a meaningful addition to its Sustainability Bond.”

As with any Sustainability Bond and outlined in the Green Bond Principles, the company must report on how the funds are spent and the impact they have made against the initiatives. Starbucks will publish annual updates of the allocation of the proceeds throughout the term of the sustainability bond until the proceeds have been fully allocated to projects meeting the eligibility criteria.&nbsp;These updates will be reported publicly at www.starbucks.com and may include additional descriptions of select projects funded with sustainability bond proceeds and their environmental and/or social impacts.&nbsp;

“Morgan Stanley is proud to support Starbucks&nbsp;in their third and largest Sustainability Bond in three years, and their continued commitment to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals,”&nbsp;said Audrey Choi, Chief Sustainability Officer at Morgan Stanley, which acted as the Sustainability Structuring Agent and a joint book-running manager on the transaction. 

“The market capacity to raise $1 billion of earmarked funds directed to Starbucks&nbsp;existing and new sustainability objectives, including the design, construction and operation of 10,000 Greener Stores globally by 2025,&nbsp;demonstrates increasing awareness and growth of support of sustainability objectives amongst the investor community,”&nbsp;added Dolph Habeck, Head of ESG Debt Syndicate at Morgan Stanley. 

The 30-year Sustainability Bond is part of a larger bond offering of $2 billion,&nbsp;with another $1 billion bond issued for general corporate purposes including the repurchase of common stock as part of the previously communicated $25 billion shareholder return target. The issuance is in line with Starbucks commitment to a leverage cap of 3x lease-adjusted EBITDAR and a minimum credit rating of BBB+Baa1. 

For more information on Starbucks priorities related to sustainable coffee served sustainably, visit <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/from-ethical-sourcing-to-stores-powered-by-the-sun/">this piece</a> on Starbucks Stories. For more information on impact to date from past Sustainability Bonds, visit our website’s <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/responsibility/environment">environment</a> and <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/responsibility/sourcing/coffee">ethical coffee</a> sections.

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Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality&nbsp;arabica coffee. Today, with more than 30,000 stores around the globe, Starbucks is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://stories.starbucks.com/</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.starbucks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.Starbucks.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations, including statements about the expected closing of a public offering or senior notes and the use of proceeds of such offering. Such forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations and satisfactions of certain conditions that are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including market conditions and those risks detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” section of the Starbucks Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, and the prospectus and prospectus supplement delivered in connection with the public offering of senior notes discussed in this release. The company assumes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements.

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Starbucks Completes Issuance of Third and Largest Sustainability Bond

The new $1 billion Sustainability Bond will support Starbucks ethical coffee sourcing and its Greener Retail initiative.

https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2019/starbucks-completes-issuance-of-third-and-largest-sustainability-bond/