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Sue Mecklenburg vice president corporate social responsibility

World Environment Center Annual Colloquium May 13, 2005. Sue Mecklenburg vice president corporate social responsibility. Contributing Positively to our Communities and the Environment. Our Mission.

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Sue Mecklenburg vice president corporate social responsibility

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  1. World Environment Center Annual Colloquium May 13, 2005 Sue Mecklenburgvice president corporate social responsibility

  2. Contributing Positively to our Communities and the Environment

  3. Our Mission To establish Starbucks as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world while maintaining our uncompromising principles as we grow • 6 Guiding Principles help us measure the appropriateness of our decisions: • Respect and dignity for partners • Diversity • Excellence • Customer service • Communities and environment • Profitability

  4. Conducting business responsibly • Coffee • Society • Environment • Workplace

  5. Coffee From farmer to customer

  6. The World of Coffee • In 2004, Starbucks purchased: • 299 million pounds of arabica coffee • 2.2% of world coffee production • Starbucks paid: • $1.20 per pound ($358 million) • This was 74% higher than “C” market prices

  7. Sustaining Coffee Communities • Premium Prices – $1.20 average per lb • C.A.F.E. Practices • Certified and Conservation Coffees, including Fair Trade • Access to Credit • Social Development Projects • Farmer Support Center, Costa Rica

  8. Society Starbucks in local communities

  9. Investing in Communities • Local non-profits where Starbucks partners volunteer • Youth education through the Starbucks Foundation • Environmental initiatives • Coffee and tea-growing communities *Total contributions in fiscal 2004 were $14.6 million representing 2.3% of earnings before income taxes.

  10. Making our Mark in Communities

  11. Being Responsible to Customers • Nutrition initiatives • In-store brochure • Report trans fat in products by Jan. 2006 • Continue to introduce new products for customers looking for specific nutritional benefits

  12. Public Policy in the U.S. • Starbucks executives meeting with U.S. Representative Joe Barton (R-TX), to discuss business impact of escalating healthcare costs.

  13. Environment The green behind the aprons

  14. Addressing Climate Change • Climate inventory • Purchase 5% renewable energy • Address transportation impacts and roasting plant operations • Join the Climate Group • Set CO2 emissions target

  15. Measuring Our Environmental Footprint

  16. Environmental Leadership • New paper cups • 10% post-consumer fiber • 1st ever FDA approval • Save 5 million pounds of new tree fiber annually • Sustainable packaging

  17. Store Design

  18. Workplace Our partners

  19. Creating a Great Workplace • Industry-leading satisfaction and engagement levels • Healthcare offered to all eligible partners • FORTUNE “Best Companies to Work For” – seven times

  20. Thank You

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