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Our commitment to farming communities through C.A.F.E. Practices

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.

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. 

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.

Advancing our shared goal that union-represented stores see progress toward first contracts in 2024.

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.

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. 

Today, Sara Kelly, Starbucks evp and chief partner officer, shared the following note with all global Starbucks partners.

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.

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