Starbucks has received more than 90 applications to the program from coffee suppliers who are making sustainability a priority. These suppliers are making investments to conserve natural resources, add clean water technologies, improve social conditions, and reduce or eliminate the use of agro-chemicals.

Starbucks has also been recognized by the coffee industry, non-governmental organizations and governments for pioneering this program. We plan to take what we have learned from the first year of the program and improve upon it – through independent verification, monitoring performance and gathering more feedback from growers, inspectors and external organizations.