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Starbucks

Starbucks Corporation, commonly known as Starbucks, is a leading global coffeehouse chain headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. Founded in 1971, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, with a significant presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. Starbucks is renowned for its high-quality coffee, handcrafted beverages, and a diverse menu that includes teas, pastries, and light meals. The brand's commitment to ethically sourced coffee and innovative customer experiences sets it apart in a competitive market. With over 30,000 locations worldwide, Starbucks has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of the Starbucks Rewards programme and the expansion of its sustainable practices. The company continues to maintain a strong market position, consistently ranking among the top coffee retailers globally.

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82

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

17

Industry Benchmark

Starbucks's score of 82 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Starbucks's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Starbucks reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,579,796,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 2,635,195,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 524,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for around 7,036,440,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of its commitment to the Transform to Net Zero initiative, which it joined in July 2020. Starbucks aims to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% across all scopes by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline year. This target encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to tackling its carbon footprint. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing the carbon intensity of its fleet by 12% by 2026, aligning with International Maritime Organization (IMO) targets. In summary, Starbucks is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and has established clear long-term and near-term climate commitments to mitigate its environmental impact.

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376,745,000
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Scope 2
324,451,000
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Scope 3
12,764,514,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Starbucks's primary industry is Beverages, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Starbucks is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Starbucks is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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