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Starbucks Corp

Common Name
Starbucks
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Employees
361,000
Ticker
SBUX
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Starbucks Corporation is a renowned global leader in the coffeehouse industry, offering a wide array of beverages including coffee, tea, and other specialty drinks, alongside complementary food items....

Starbucks's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Starbucks completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Starbucks has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Starbucks’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Starbucks's Impact Report 2024
a. Starbucks's Impact Report 2024
b. Starbucks's Impact Report 2023
b. Starbucks's Impact Report 2023
c. Starbucks's Impact Report 2020
c. Starbucks's Impact Report 2020

Insights into Starbucks's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofStarbucks amounted to1,258,364metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Starbucksincreased by 5.96%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Starbucks's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+6%-9%+20%+9%-4%+1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Starbucks's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Starbucks were 395,666 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Starbucks reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Starbucks's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 23.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2023), Starbucks's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Starbucks's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Starbucks reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 319,058 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 862,698 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Starbucks reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Starbucks's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Starbucks's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ac

Compared to the previous year(2023), Starbucks's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Starbucks's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Starbucks use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Starbucks reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Starbucks's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Starbucks's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Starbucks reported 12,540,117 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Starbucks includes a breakdown across 13of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Starbucks's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202404 M8 M12 M16 MtCO2e-14%+1%+13%+1%-11%+1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Starbucks's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Starbucks reported total Scope 3 emissions of 12,540,117 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 83.61%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 16.39%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Starbucks reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Starbucks's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 11.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), Starbucks's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Starbucks's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Starbucks disclose?

In 2024, Starbucks reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Starbucks's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Starbucks's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,847,195 tCOâ‚‚e(62.58%)
  • Franchises (Cat. 14): 1,368,198 tCOâ‚‚e(10.91%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 633,228 tCOâ‚‚e(5.05%)

Starbucks's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(5.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(62.6%)Franchises (Cat. 14)(10.9%)

Insights into Starbucks’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Starbucks reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 395,666 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 36,176 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.94 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Starbucks's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,000100,0002,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CRestaurant Brands InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 128,994 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,406Scope 1 Intensity: 15.35 tCO2e/$MTractor SupplyYear: 2024Scope 1: 90,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,883Scope 1 Intensity: 6.05 tCO2e/$MCheesecake FactoryYear: 2024Scope 1: 99,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,582Scope 1 Intensity: 27.74 tCO2e/$MRoyal Caribbean CruisesYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,696,852 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,485Scope 1 Intensity: 345.58 tCO2e/$MWendy'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,246Scope 1 Intensity: 6.36 tCO2e/$MPapa John's InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,849 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,059Scope 1 Intensity: 25.18 tCO2e/$MYum! BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,192 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,549Scope 1 Intensity: 5.46 tCO2e/$MShake ShackYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,006 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,253Scope 1 Intensity: 14.37 tCO2e/$MMcDonald'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 94,233 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,920Scope 1 Intensity: 3.64 tCO2e/$MLowe's CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 388,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 83,675Scope 1 Intensity: 4.64 tCO2e/$MBrinker InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 140,893 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,384Scope 1 Intensity: 26.17 tCO2e/$MSkechers USAYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,854 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,969Scope 1 Intensity: 1.77 tCO2e/$MNikeYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 51,360Scope 1 Intensity: 1.12 tCO2e/$MCCChipotle Mexican GrillYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,526 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,314Scope 1 Intensity: 14.01 tCO2e/$MBest BuyYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,440 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,528Scope 1 Intensity: 5.04 tCO2e/$MSweetgreenYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 584Scope 1 Intensity: 34.57 tCO2e/$MDarden RestaurantsYear: 2025Scope 1: 385,847 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,077Scope 1 Intensity: 31.95 tCO2e/$MTexas RoadhouseYear: 2024Scope 1: 109,193 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,373Scope 1 Intensity: 20.32 tCO2e/$MWingstopYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,330 tCO2eRevenue: $M 626Scope 1 Intensity: 3.72 tCO2e/$MDomino's PizzaYear: 2024Scope 1: 106,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,706Scope 1 Intensity: 22.59 tCO2e/$MDanaYear: 2024Scope 1: 134,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,284Scope 1 Intensity: 13.07 tCO2e/$MExpedia GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,534 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,691Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MKohlsYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,653 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,221Scope 1 Intensity: 2.88 tCO2e/$MPultegroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,225 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,949Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MDeckers OutdoorYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,808 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,986Scope 1 Intensity: 0.36 tCO2e/$MStarbucksYear: 2024Scope 1: 395,666 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,176Scope 1 Intensity: 10.94 tCO2e/$M

How does Starbucks's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Starbucks reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.94 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.36, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Starbucks rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Starbucks ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Starbucks is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Starbucks's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Starbucks reported a total carbon footprint of 13,798,481 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.12% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Starbucks's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.88% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.25%.a

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