Jackson, RachelleBarahona, WendyPazderka, CatherineSchwartz Benzaken, Tamar2019-09-252019-09-252009-06-092008http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/173337"This case study provides an overview of the responsible sourcing practices of the Starbucks Coffee Company and the ways in which the company has incorporated aspects of the United Nations Global Compact principles into its business practices. It focuses on the Coffee And Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E) Practices program, which is a supplier program that promotes improvements in product quality, economic transparency, social responsibility and environmental leadership at the producer level. It describes how the program works by awarding points to coffee suppliers against a defined set of criteria in return for a financial premiums and a preferred supplier relationship, if warranted. In addition to C.A.F.E. Practices, this case study also addresses other initiatives supported by Starbucks via community development projects and farmer assistance programs (loans and technical agronomic support), including support for certified coffee products such as Fair Trade and Organic at the retail level. The study concludes with a brief discussion on future challenges for Starbucks in coffee and other supply networks."engWith permission of the license/copyright holderbusiness ethicseconomic ethicsresponsibilitysocial ethicstrade ethicsEconomic ethicsBusiness ethicsTrade ethicsPreprint