Starbucks has certified over 6,000 of its global locations as “Greener Stores.”
The certifications demonstrate that these establishments meet sustainability and environmental impact criteria, including waste diversion and energy and water savings.
The company’s Greener Store program expanded to new markets in 2023, resulting in nearly doubled certified Greener Stores to 6,091. With the addition of new markets such as India, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bahrain, Italy, France, Spain, and Costa Rica, Starbucks now operates Greener Stores in 44 markets.
It must be noted that Starbucks launched the Greener Store initiative in 2018 to have 10,000 Greener Stores globally by 2025. It first launched the initiative across its U.S. and Canadian locations. Starbucks claims that its Greener Store policies save it almost $60 million annually in U.S. operating costs. These savings come from 30% water and 30% energy savings, among other measures. Additionally, the Greener Store policies help the company achieve its “resource positive” sustainability goals, which call for a 50% reduction in carbon emissions, water use, and landfill waste by 2030.
Michael Kobori, Chief Sustainability Officer, Starbucks, said, “Our big vision for the future is for every Starbucks store around the world to be more sustainable. That’s why I’m excited to see the continued growth of Greener Stores globally, driven by the passion of our partners.”
“Starbucks’ environmental promise comes to life through our baristas’ daily actions which help define a Greener Store, our innovative shift toward reusable cups, and our partnership with coffee farmers on sustainable growing practices — it’s all part of our commitment to give more than we take from the planet,” he said.