In 2010 we collaborated with representatives from across our value chain to address the challenges we face together and advance a number of meaningful initiatives.

At the store level, green building and energy and water conservation strategies continue to be key priorities with potential to significantly minimize our environmental footprint.

Recycling is also top of mind for us and our customers. In 2010 we reached some significant new milestones in our journey to make our cups and other packaging more broadly recyclable. As we’ve learned more, we’ve been able to expand our focus from materials and design to the improvement of local recycling infrastructures.

Looking beyond our stores, in 2010 we expanded our efforts to protect carbon-absorbing tropical forests in a number of coffee-growing communities. We also continued our work as a founding member of a coalition called Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP), joining with other responsible companies to advocate for stronger climate change and clean energy policy.

We invite you to learn more about our environmental efforts on our .com website.                    Learn more >>