Starbucks Commitment to the UN Global Compact
In June 2004, Starbucks joined the UN Global Compact, a voluntary international network of corporations, UN agencies, trade unions and non-governmental organizations that support 10 universal principles. These principles are based on the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organisation’s Declaration of the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and UNEP’s Rio Declaration on Environment and Development. We consider these principles to be a natural extension of Starbucks Mission Statement, which underscore the company’s commitment to doing business responsibly.
U.N. Global Compact “Communications on Progress” Report for Fiscal 2008
| Principles | Section |
| HUMAN RIGHTS | |
| Business should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. | Coffee, Cocoa, Tea, Products for Our Stores, Business Ethics and Compliance |
| Business should ensure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses. | Coffee, Cocoa, Tea, Products for Our Stores, Business Ethics and Compliance |
| LABOR STANDARDS | |
| Business should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining. | GRI Index |
| Business should support the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor. | Coffee, Cocoa, Products for Our Stores |
| Business should support the effective abolition of child labor. | Coffee, Cocoa, Products for Our Stores |
| Business should support the elimination of discrimination of employment and occupation. | Employment Policy |
| ENVIRONMENT | |
| Business should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges. | Environment, Coffee, Cocoa, Tea |
| Business should undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility. | Environment, Coffee, Cocoa, Tea |
| Business should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. | Environment, Climate Change Strategy, Green Store Design, Cups |
| CORRUPTION | |
| Business should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery. | Business Ethics and Compliance |
