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2030
Target Year
16.7Mt
Total CO2e / year
$36B
Revenue
381K
Employees
Scope 1 & 2 (direct operations) vs Scope 3 (value chain)
1.1Mt
Direct operations & purchased energy
15.6Mt
Supply chain & value chain
16.7Mt
All scopes combined
SBTi validates that corporate emissions reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.
CDP scores range from A (leadership) to D- (disclosure), rating corporate environmental transparency and performance.
Starbucks's total annual emissions of 16.7 megatonnes CO2e is equivalent to the annual emissions of approximately 4 million average cars. Scope 3 (value chain) emissions account for 93.4% of the total — typical for food & beverage companies, where upstream and downstream activities dominate the carbon footprint.
Starbucks has committed to achieving 50% reduction in carbon, water, and waste by 2030, with a 50% reduction target from a 2019 baseline. Their offset strategy involves: Regenerative agriculture + dairy alternatives.
Starbucks's total reported emissions are 16.7 megatonnes CO2 equivalent per year. This breaks down to 1.1Mt from Scope 1 & 2 (direct operations) and 15.6Mt from Scope 3 (value chain).
Starbucks is currently assessed as "Behind" its climate targets, with only 32% progress toward its 2030 goal. Significant acceleration in emissions reductions will be needed to meet the commitment.
Yes, Starbucks's climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. This means an independent body has verified their targets are consistent with what climate science says is necessary.
Starbucks Global Environmental & Social Impact Report 2024 (latest report year: 2024)
Emissions figures represent the most recently reported annual data. Progress assessments incorporate SBTi validation, CDP scoring, and independent analysis.