Building Greener Stores

Our comprehensive approach to reducing our environmental impact means looking at all aspects of our business, how they intersect, and how we can integrate new solutions to create meaningful and sustained change.

Beyond the proactive efforts within our control, the realities of climate change are a growing challenge, and we felt the impact during 2012 – the hottest year on record. From coffee-growing conditions in Costa Rica to the increased electricity needed to power our stores, we need to consider the global impact of our actions.

By building more energy-efficient stores and facilities, conserving the energy (and water) we use and purchasing renewable energy credits, we are pushing ourselves to reduce the environmental footprint of our business operations.

1. LEED® Certified Stores

   

   We’re creating more eco-conscious stores on a global scale from the design stage right through to construction and operations.

2. Energy Conservation & Renewable Energy

   

   We are committed to both reducing our energy use and supporting new, renewable solutions.

3. Water Conservation

   

   Water is essential for our beverages, and for life. To conserve this vital resource, we are actively working to reduce the amount we use in our stores.

4. Store Design

   

   Our designs reflect the character of a store's surrounding neighborhood and help reduce environmental impacts. See highlights of our stores from around the world.

Our Stores

1. 

   1st and Pike - Seattle, Wash - Heritage

2. 

   7th & H - Washington, DC - Heritage

3. 

   Bellevue Square Bellevue, Wash. Regional Modern

4. 

   Conduit Street - London, England - Regional Modern

5. 

   Palace Hotel - Madrid, Spain - Heritage

6. 

   University Village - Seattle, Wash - Artisan

• Responsibility .
  • Environment .
    • Building Greener Stores