Ch 3: Ethics & Social Responsibility

     In accordance with Responsibility: Ethical Local Global , "We've always believed in buying and serving the best coffee possible. And it's our goal for all of our coffee to be grown under the highest standards of quality, using ethical trading and responsible growing practices. We think it's a better cup of coffee that also helps create a better future for farmers and a more stable climate for the planet."

     Starbucks has proven to not only to be able to keep their goals but are working soon to accomplish those goals that haven't been completed. People are able to see on there Starbucks Global Responsibility: Report Goals & Progress 2010 page, which describes there goals and which have been completed, which are in progress, and which have not been completed. Beyond any doubt Starbucks goes above and beyond making sure there customers are receiving the best products available and from farmers that are in need of buyers. Starbucks carries out on their ethical and responsibility goals in a timely manners for both the business and the community there in by:

- Diversity at Starbucks (This page takes you through the process of choosing their suppliers and employees.)

-Recycling & Reducing Waste (This page allows you to check on their Green change.) 

-Community (This page describes how they give back to communities.)

-Environment (Environmentally friendly Starbucks)

-Sourcing (This page goes through the process of choosing their partners and working with people that follow their same ethical business process)

-Wellness (Policy & Advocacy)

-Building Greener Stores

Within their Year in Review: Fiscal 2010 Report they state:

Acting Responsibly

At Starbucks, we have always aspired to be known as much for our commitment to social responsibility as we are for the quality of our coffee. Also finding innovative ways to be greener, "Starbucks has become an icon figure in not only selling coffee but being a great meeting and place to be laid back and comfortable and a place that is aware of the help need in communities and developing countries.to find a way to make food packaging and serveware recyclable. We are working with more representatives from suppliers, cup manufacturers, retail and beverage businesses, recyclers, NGOs, and academic experts– even competitors. We know that together we can find innovative solutions for our cups and packaging and make a meaningful impact."