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At Starbucks, we remain committed to responsibly sourcing coffee, tea and cocoa.

We will continue to pursue programs and policies to foster inclusion for our partners, customers and communities.

No one can take away our legacy and our continued commitment to being a place where all belong.

We want to be crystal clear – Starbucks has been and will continue to be at the forefront of supporting the LGBTQIA2+ community, and we will not waver in that commitment.

Starbucks has a long history of supporting the rights of our LGBTQIA2+ community.

Starbucks is committed to constantly improving its responsible sourcing of cocoa, and in FY22, Starbucks took a series of steps to support our responsible sourcing of cocoa. 

Starbucks continues to introduce new drinks and food to menus globally while innovating with plant-based ingredients across key platforms like espresso, cold brew, refreshment, food and more.

Dear partners, My cup is full with gratitude and optimism on this morning of my first Starbucks Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

“As I step away, I leave you all as the stewards, in service of all of our partners. They are the heart and soul of our company – the living embodiment of human connection,” wrote Howard Schultz to the senior leadership team on the eve of Laxman Narasimhan’s first day as Starbucks new chief executive officer.

Howard Schultz introduces Starbucks Oleato™, a unique alchemy of two of nature's most transcendent ingredients: coffee and olive oil.