Starbucks has certified its 3,508 Greener Stores globally, expanding the program to 20 markets. This latest round of certifications sets the company well on its way to achieving its goal of 10,000 Greener Stores globally by 2025. Starbucks Greener Stores Framework, co-developed with the World Wildlife Fund, includes a set of 25 performance-based standards across environmental impact areas such as energy efficiency, water stewardship, and waste diversion. Each Greener Store has a different combination of sustainable features that help it receive its third-party verification. Some have elements like solar panels or water recycling tanks, while others have less obvious features such as high efficiency appliances and HVAC systems.
In the U.S., Starbucks Greener Stores have saved $60 million in annual operating costs
Starbucks Expands Greener Store Program To 3,500 Stores In 20 Markets
