- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events
- Increased cost of high-quality arabica coffee beans due to climate change
- Challenges in sourcing renewable energy in China and Japan
- Challenges in achieving waste reduction goals due to COVID-19
- Limited availability of recyclable and compostable hot cup solutions
Starbucks Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-10 to 2022-09 reporting, Starbucks Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 14.8M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 358.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 293.4K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 14.1M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
14.8M tCO2e/year
2021-10 to 2022-09
Renewable Energy
72%
of total energy
Water Usage
23.9K megaliters/year
2021-10 to 2022-09
Waste
889.9K tons/year
2021-10 to 2022-09
Energy Use
2.6M MWh/year
2021-10 to 2022-09
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-10 to 2022-09)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 358.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 293.4K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 14.1M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021-10 to 2022-09 | 14.8M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions (progress towards 50% reduction by 2030 from a 2019 baseline)
- Reduced waste sent to landfills (progress towards 50% reduction by 2030 from a 2019 baseline)
- Conserved or replenished water (progress towards 50% reduction by 2030 from a 2019 baseline)
- Distributed over 9.5 million climate-tolerant coffee trees globally
- Achieved 100% renewable energy for North America company-operated facilities
- 72% renewable energy powered company-operated facilities globally
- 3,508 Starbucks stores were certified Greener Stores
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 50% by 2030 (from a 2019 baseline)
- Reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 (from a 2019 baseline)
- Reduce waste sent to landfills by 50% by 2030 (from a 2019 baseline)
- Achieve carbon neutral green coffee by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Build and operate 10,000 greener stores globally by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater SecurityWaste ReductionBiodiversity