Starbucks announced on September 29, 2026, that it is reassessing its sustainability targets as part of a broader $2 billion cost-cutting initiative. The company is scaling back or eliminating some goals to halve emissions, waste, and water use by 2030.
Starbucks still says it aims to halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, but it is reevaluating that target. The company set its environmental goals in 2020.
Starbucks cited regulatory changes and other challenges as it revised its commitments. Many have been altered or removed from its global impact report.
The changes have raised questions among investors and analysts about the company’s long-term commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The company has also reportedly laid off members of its sustainability team.