Starbucks®Contribution to People, Environment and Society
Ethical SourcingThere is a direct link between our success and the success of coffee farmers and suppliers, who grow and produce our products.Helping people thrive helps ensure the long-term sustainability of the premium products we provide. Whether it’s arabica coffee, tea, cocoa or manufactured goods, we’re committed to offering ethically purchased and responsibly produced sustainable products of the highest quality.
Responsible ProductionTogether with Conservation International,* we strive to protect forests in coffee-growing regions under the threat of climate change and to improve quality of life for coffee farmers. Conservation International is a highly active global NGO fighting to protect nature for people.
Farmer SupportWe work directly with coffee growers for responsible production and invest sourcing quality coffee sustainably.
Responsible ProductionTogether with Conservation International,* we strive to protect forests in coffee-growing regions under the threat of climate change and to improve quality of life for coffee farmers. Conservation International is a highly active global NGO fighting to protect nature for people.Farmer SupportWe work directly with coffee growers for responsible production and invest sourcing quality coffee sustainably.EnvironmentWe share our guests’ environmental sensibilities.We strive to implement environment-friendly practices across all areas of our business and develop innovative methods to reduce our environmental footprint.
Energy ConservationWe use environmentally friendly wind energy produced from renewable energy sources in our stores. Our efforts in this area as Starbucks Turkey are part of our global environmental and social responsibility approach.In July 2010, we started to supply the energy we use in more than 60 Starbucks stores in Turkey from renewable energy sources. With the studies we carry out, we meet Starbucks' energy from renewable energy sources under economic conditions. Our primary goal here is to contribute positively to our environment by reducing our carbon footprint through the use of green energy.We are continuing our efforts to switch to the use of wind energy in more of our stores, whose contracts are appropriate according to the electricity power they use. We believe that these efforts will bring healthier living conditions for all of us in the long run.
Energy ConservationWe use environmentally friendly wind energy produced from renewable energy sources in our stores. Our efforts in this area as Starbucks Turkey are part of our global environmental and social responsibility approach.In July 2010, we started to supply the energy we use in more than 60 Starbucks stores in Turkey from renewable energy sources. With the studies we carry out, we meet Starbucks' energy from renewable energy sources under economic conditions. Our primary goal here is to contribute positively to our environment by reducing our carbon footprint through the use of green energy.We are continuing our efforts to switch to the use of wind energy in more of our stores, whose contracts are appropriate according to the electricity power they use. We believe that these efforts will bring healthier living conditions for all of us in the long run.Contributing to communitiesIn addition to offering exceptional coffee, Starbucks also aims to contribute to its communities.
We offer our guests the opportunity to personalize their Starbucks Experience and also support our communities with different programs that provide economic and cultural benefits.We contribute to our employees and local suppliers by growing our business volume. We work with over 100 local suppliers in Turkey, creating jobs and and business volume for different sectors.
We build a work culture where diversity is valued and respected as a key principle.At Starbucks, we are committed to providing a workplace that values and respects people from diverse backgrounds. Therefore, we strive to ensure that our employees work in an environment where they can do their jobs well.
We Overcome Barriers in Communication #HandtoHandWe aim to give back the communities that we are part of and learn Turkish Sign Language with our ‘Hand to Hand’ social responsibility project to overcome the barriers in communication.As Starbucks Türkiye, we started the ‘Hand to Hand’ project to benefit the society we are a part of and to overcome barriers in communication.Our goal is to ensure that all of our baristas in Turkey receive sign language training and to provide our hearing impaired guests with the opportunity to socialize in an environment where they can express themselves comfortably and be understood.
PlanetAs Starbucks Turkey, we are taking steps to improve our products and packaging, as we work to reduce waste, to create awareness on reusables and recycling and develop new practices.
Since 2020, we use straw-less lid and recyclable paper straws in all our stores. We separate our wastes in all our stores and contribute to recycling.
Eco StoresWe work to create eco stores by using environment-friendly materials and systems with lower carbon emissions.We use environment-friendly construction materials and furniture in our stores and implement practices to save energy and water.We use the US Green Building Council’s LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification program to guide our efforts and as our KPI.
What We DoWe use environment-friendly materials and systems with lower carbon emissions to build our eco stores.* Recyclable materials are used in many areas of the stores and existing materials in the store are retained and reused wherever possible to reduce construction waste.* The upgraded water tank system delivers significant water savings in our stores. Energy saving bulbs are used to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.* The paints and insulation materials used in our stores contain low levels of volatile organic compounds and are non-toxic..* Used coffee grounds are offered to our guests free of charge and can be used as fertiliser to feed the plants.
We are expanding our plant-based menu option
We are making the transition from single-use to reusable packaging
We invest in renewable agriculture, reforestation, forest protection and water replenishment in our supply chain
We are working on better ways to manage our waste
More responsible stores, operations, production and deliveriesCombating Climate ChangeClimate change is currently the biggest threat that the Earth is facing. Looking at the world map, you can see that the coffee producing regions and the tropical forests are in the same geographical areas.Therefore, taking steps toward climate change is a top priority for Starbucks. We engage in various activities and studies to protect the forests in coffee growing regions against climate change and improve the quality of life for coffee farmers.Our GoalWe run programs to support farmers in implementing sustainable agricultural practices that protect natural resources and help them earn income in the levels they deserve from the high quality coffees they grow.What We DoWe save energy and water, reduce waste from our cups, promote recycling and increase the number of our eco stores to significantly reduce our environmental footprint. Starbucks has strived to tackle the impact of climate change since 2004, focusing on renewable energy and energy conservation, and will continue to do so.
Dairy-free alternativesWe are determined to have a more eco-friendly and sustainable menu by expanding our plant-based product alternativesWe are offering dairy-free alternatives in all our stores since 2018. Right along with soy and almond, coconut and oat alternatives are also available in all our stores
Using Cage-free Eggs in Our Food ProductsStarbucks has a long-held commitment towards sustainable and responsible working practices, and we are committed to working towards these goals in all markets where we operate, including Turkey. Globally, Starbucks has supported the goal of cage free chickens since 2008. For us to achieve this in our market we must ensure that we can consistently source reliable approved alternatives. Where we can, we are introducing products with robust cage free certification into our restaurants and offering %78 of our food products with cage free eggs. Our most preferred food products are produced with only cage-free poultry eggs and we aim to continue our goal of fully switching to our products cage-free certification, as supply channels allow.
Plant based foodWe are working to meet the different nutritional needs of all our customers by expanding our plant-based product range. We aim to increase vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free products in our menu.