The Kuwait-based AlShaya Group, which operates around 1,900 stores across the region, and the Starbucks Foundation committed to a $3 million donation to World Central Kitchen in March for the provision of one million meals to people in Gaza.
Labor & working conditionsConfirmed
Starbucks raises hourly worker pay by summer 2022
Starbucks announced a pay increase set to take effect by summer 2022, calling it one of its most significant investments in partners.
Starbucks said the pay increase, which is set to be enacted by summer 2022, is one of the most significant investments in its "partners" (what the company calls its employees) in its history.
But, according to Business Insider, many Starbucks workers have been pushing for an across-the-board pay raise, petitioning for a $15 minimum starting wage.
Workplace equityConfirmed
Starbucks designed inclusion-focused programs
Starbucks designed programs and benefits to strengthen a culture of inclusion, emphasizing diverse perspectives and experiences.
Though Starbucks offers a limited free college tuition benefit for first-time bachelor’s degree students who wish to attend Arizona State University’s online program, other similarly situated companies provide far more generous and flexible options.
Starbucks programs and benefits are open to every partner and designed to strengthen a culture of inclusion that values diverse perspectives and experiences – from strong partner networks to a focus on hiring internally for 90% of retail leadership roles.
Through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan (SCAP), Starbucks covers 100% of tuition for a first-time online bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University for partners working an average of 20 hours or more each week.
In 2023, led by Starbucks partners, we reaffirmed this commitment by cementing “Belonging” as one of our company values. We are dedicated to being an inclusive, accessible and diverse company, with a deep commitment to opportunity for every one of our partners by making Starbucks the best job in retail and a great place to build a career. Starbucks programs and benefits are open to every partner and designed to strengthen a culture of inclusion that values diverse perspectives and experiences — from strong partner networks to a focus on hiring internally for 90% of retail leadership roles.