Starbucks Philippines aims to 'go greener', operator says

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News

<blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Calling on all plant parents out there, we have something to unveil just for you! 🌱​<br/><br/>Planting soon. 😉 <a href='https://t.co/Vl5CPle1MP'>pic.twitter.com/Vl5CPle1MP</a></p>— Starbucks Philippines (@starbucksph) <a href='https://twitter.com/starbucksph/status/1533705277530423297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>June 6, 2022</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p><p>MANILA - Starbucks Philippines on Friday said it would "go greener" as part of its sustainability program to help protect the environment.</p><p>Starbucks is upgrading its sustainable efforts to care for the environment, Starbucks Philippines franchisee Rustan Coffee Corp president Noey Lopez said in a briefing.</p><p>"We really try to go greener," said Lopez as other officials listed down new ways consumers can experience a more earth-friendly coffee experience. </p><p>Among the sustainability efforts includes reducing plastic waste, offering straw-less lid or the use of paper straws, the company said.</p><p>Starbucks also has a personal cup program where consumers get a discount if they bring their own cup. Cups made of recyclable materials are also available, it said. </p><p>Lopez added that not only are some of their products green but the construction of branches as well. </p><p>Its drive-thru branch in Taguig is LEED-certified and some stores have solar panels.</p><p>"We want to really reduce our environmental footprint," Lopez said.</p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Starbucks Philippines holds Innovation and Sustainability Media Roundtable. It says branches are taking more steps to reduce environmental footprint. <a href='https://t.co/IGYflHV6Ko'>pic.twitter.com/IGYflHV6Ko</a></p>— Jekki Pascual (@jekkipascual) <a href='https://twitter.com/jekkipascual/status/1537710596946157568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>June 17, 2022</a></blockquote><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/food-drink/restaurants/11/27/21/reopened-starbucks-greenbelt-3-sports-posh-new-look'>LOOK! The reopened Starbucks in Greenbelt is looking as posh as its new neighbors</a></li>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/03/16/21/brews-with-views-baristas-take-their-coffee-to-the-open-road-amid-pandemic'>Brews with views: Baristas take their coffee to the open road amid pandemic</a></li></ul><p>Lopez shared that during the pandemic, the closing of branches was minimal and that most jobs were retained.</p><p>Starbucks Philippines also said it would disburse a $70,000 (P3.7 million) grant to three non-government organizations, namely Gawad Kalinga, House Project, and Teach for the Philippines.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/07/25/19/jollibees-coffee-bean-takeover-tickles-social-media-market-unimpressed'>Jollibee's Coffee Bean takeover tickles social media, market unimpressed</a></li></ul><p><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=1735428' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more News on <a href='https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news' target='_blank'>iWantTFC</a></div>

<p>"We really try to go greener," said Lopez as other officials listed down new ways consumers can experience a more earth-friendly coffee experience. </p><p>Among the sustainability efforts includes reducing plastic waste, offering straw-less lid or the use of paper straws, the company said.</p><p>Starbucks also has a personal cup program where consumers get a discount if they bring their own cup. Cups made of recyclable materials are also available, it said. </p><p>Lopez added that not only are some of their products green but the construction of branches as well. </p><p>Its drive-thru branch in Taguig is LEED-certified and some stores have solar panels.</p><p>"We want to really reduce our environmental footprint," Lopez said.</p><blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Starbucks Philippines holds Innovation and Sustainability Media Roundtable. It says branches are taking more steps to reduce environmental footprint. <a href='https://t.co/IGYflHV6Ko'>pic.twitter.com/IGYflHV6Ko</a></p>— Jekki Pascual (@jekkipascual) <a href='https://twitter.com/jekkipascual/status/1537710596946157568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>June 17, 2022</a></blockquote><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/food-drink/restaurants/11/27/21/reopened-starbucks-greenbelt-3-sports-posh-new-look'>LOOK! The reopened Starbucks in Greenbelt is looking as posh as its new neighbors</a></li>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/03/16/21/brews-with-views-baristas-take-their-coffee-to-the-open-road-amid-pandemic'>Brews with views: Baristas take their coffee to the open road amid pandemic</a></li></ul><p>Lopez shared that during the pandemic, the closing of branches was minimal and that most jobs were retained.</p><p>Starbucks Philippines also said it would disburse a $70,000 (P3.7 million) grant to three non-government organizations, namely Gawad Kalinga, House Project, and Teach for the Philippines.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/07/25/19/jollibees-coffee-bean-takeover-tickles-social-media-market-unimpressed'>Jollibee's Coffee Bean takeover tickles social media, market unimpressed</a></li></ul><p><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=1735428' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more News on <a href='https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news' target='_blank'>iWantTFC</a></div>

<p>MANILA - Starbucks Philippines on Friday said it would "go greener" as part of its sustainability program to help protect the environment.</p><p>Starbucks is upgrading its sustainable efforts to care for the environment, Starbucks Philippines franchisee Rustan Coffee Corp president Noey Lopez said in a briefing.</p>

<blockquote class='twitter-tweet'><p dir='ltr' lang='en'>Calling on all plant parents out there, we have something to unveil just for you! 🌱​<br><br>Planting soon. 😉 <a href='https://t.co/Vl5CPle1MP'>pic.twitter.com/Vl5CPle1MP</a></p>— Starbucks Philippines (@starbucksph) <a href='https://twitter.com/starbucksph/status/1533705277530423297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw'>June 6, 2022</a></blockquote><p><script async src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' type='text/javascript'></script></p>

Starbucks Philippines on Friday said it would 'go greener' as part of its sustainability program to help protect the environment.

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Starbucks Philippines aims to 'go greener', operator says

Starbucks Philippines aims to 'go greener', operator says