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Starbucks Faces Lawsuit Over Ethical Sourcing Allegations

by Daisy D.
01/11/2024
in Compliance, Global Trade, Industry, Security & Risk, Sustainability & Ethics

Starbucks, the renowned coffee giant, finds itself entangled in a legal battle in the United States, as it faces allegations of false advertising related to the ethical sourcing of its products. The lawsuit, which has been filed in a Washington court, has been initiated by the National Consumers League, citing reports of alleged misconduct on coffee and tea farms in Guatemala, Kenya, and Brazil.

At the core of the lawsuit are contentions that Starbucks procures coffee and tea from farms that have been implicated in human rights abuses and labor violations, despite the company’s public commitment to “100% ethical sourcing.” The National Consumers League asserts that Starbucks has continued its business relationships with these suppliers despite the reported transgressions.

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Sally Greenberg, the league’s chief executive, remarked, “On every bag of coffee and box of K-cups that Starbucks sells, Starbucks proudly proclaims its dedication to 100% ethical sourcing. However, it is apparent that there are significant allegations of human rights violations and labor abuses throughout Starbucks’ supply chain.” The objective of the lawsuit is to restrain Starbucks from making claims in its advertising regarding ethical sourcing unless the company undertakes tangible measures to improve labor practices within its supply chain.

Recent years have witnessed Brazilian authorities taking actions against several suppliers linked to Starbucks, citing allegations of exploitative and unsafe practices. These accusations include farms deducting the cost of harvesting equipment from workers’ wages, failing to provide clean drinking water and necessary protective gear, hiring underage workers, and other infractions.

Similar to many corporations, Starbucks employs third-party certification programs to monitor the integrity of its tea and cocoa supply chains. In 2004, the company introduced its own sourcing standards known as Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices, overseeing coffee sourcing in over 30 countries. This verification program subjects Starbucks coffee suppliers to stringent environmental, labor, and quality standards. Farms failing to meet these standards can face exclusion from supplying Starbucks until remedial actions are taken.

However, there have been lingering doubts about the effectiveness of such certification programs. In response to allegations of labor abuses in Brazil, Kenya, and Guatemala, Starbucks has expressed deep concern and pledged to conduct thorough investigations and implement corrective actions.

A spokesperson for Starbucks has yet to respond to requests for comments concerning its affiliations with the farms and companies mentioned in the lawsuit. In an earlier statement, Starbucks reiterated its commitment to collaborating with business partners to uphold global human rights standards.

The outcome of this lawsuit will be closely monitored, as it brings forth critical questions about ethical sourcing assertions within the coffee industry and the efficacy of certification programs in guaranteeing ethical practices.

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