Direct Lobbying Transparency
| Overall Assessment | Comment | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | Starbucks provides limited transparency on the specific policies it lobbies, naming broad initiatives such as its commitment to the Paris Agreement via the ‘We Are Still In’ campaign, membership in the Science Based Targets initiative, and alliances like RE100 and Ceres’ Policy Network BICEP without identifying particular laws or regulations. Similarly, its description of lobbying mechanisms centers on partnerships and coalition-building—such as working “in partnership with other like-minded businesses and organizations through BICEP” and aiming to “communicate the compelling business case for renewables to companies, utilities, market operators, policymakers and other key influencers”—but does not disclose direct meetings, letters, or the exact policymakers targeted. In contrast, Starbucks clearly articulates the outcomes it seeks through these engagements, including achieving carbon neutrality in green coffee production, reducing water use by 50%, and promoting renewable energy adoption globally. This combination of vague policy identification and mechanisms alongside well-defined end goals reflects a moderate level of transparency in its climate lobbying disclosures. | 2 |