It’s the way we do business Contributing positively to our communities and environment is so important to Starbucks that it’s a guiding principle of our mission statement. We jointly fulfill this commitment with partners (employees), at all levels of the company, by getting involved together to help build stronger communities and conserve natural resources.

In our communities Starbucks has many community building programs that help us be good neighbors and contribute positively to the communities where our partners (employees) and customers live, work and play. We encourage and reward volunteerism and participation in organizations that are important to our partners, including local parks, children's health and welfare programs, environment conservation and Earth Day activities.

Good coffee, doing good

By making investments that benefit coffee producers, their families and communities, and the natural environment, Starbucks is helping to promote a sustainable model for the worldwide production and trade of high-quality coffee. To read about our efforts, click here.

From promoting conservation in coffee-growing countries to in-store “Green Teams” and recycling programs, Starbucks has established high standards for environmental responsibility. To learn more about our environmental policies, click here.

We strive to be a responsible neighbor and active contributor in the communities where our partners and customers live, work and play. To find out about our contributions, including those in your neighborhood, please click here.

At Starbucks, we believe in treating people with respect and dignity. This is especially true of the way we treat the people who work for Starbucks – our partners. Click here to find more about how we create a great work environment.