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Starbucks shares results of Human Rights Impact Assessment
Starbucks commissioned its first independent Human Rights Impact Assessment, a step toward making key investments for partners (employees), farmers, communities and the environment.
A message from Laks: A community we call Starbucks
No one can solve the difficult problems the world is facing alone, but we can provide a place for people to come together, connect, find common ground and feel like they belong — we call it the third place.
Starbucks Reaffirms Its Commitment to the Principles of Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining
In response to a shareholder proposal introduced and adopted at our March 2023 Annual Meeting, the Starbucks Board of Directors retained an independent, third-party to evaluate the Company’s adherence to its commitment to the principles of freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.
Letter from Starbucks ceo: Affirming what we stand for
We are a company with a Mission and Promises grounded in humanity and in giving. We abhor hate. We strongly reject violence against the innocent. Our values deliver performance through the lens of humanity.
Message from Sara: Our Outreach to Resume Contract Bargaining with Workers United
Advancing our shared goal that union-represented stores see progress toward first contracts in 2024.
Facts about Starbucks in the Middle East
Our 400,000 partners around the globe have diverse views about a wide range of topics. Regardless of that spectrum of beliefs, Starbucks has been and remains a non-political organization. We do not support any political or religious cause. Learn more about Starbucks in the Middle East.
Starbucks condemns acts of terror and escalating violence, strongly disagrees with statements made by Workers United
Workers United, its local affiliates, union organizers and those who identify as members of “Starbucks Workers United” do not speak for Starbucks Coffee Company and do not represent the company’s views, positions or beliefs.
Message from Sara: Supporting partners during the ongoing Israel-Gaza attacks
Today, Sara Kelly, Starbucks evp and chief partner officer, shared the following note with all global Starbucks partners.
Laxman’s Letter to Partners: Our China Coffee Innovation Park exemplifies what we can achieve globally
Today we proudly opened our China Coffee Innovation Park (CIP), located in the city of Kunshan, about an hour from Shanghai. The opening of this remarkable facility - a first for us globally - reinforces our long-term commitment to investing in our growth in China as well as our strategy to become a truly global company.
Message to Starbucks Partners: Supporting Dreamers Today and Always
At Starbucks we strive to create a culture of warmth and belonging, where everyone is welcome.