Corporate Transparency With Your Morning Coffee
About the Webinar
Earlier this year, Starbucks launched its 10th annual Global Responsibility report which highlights the company’s continued progress toward reaching the goals it set for responsible business performance, as well as the challenges the company faces and many key learnings. On this call, Ben provides an inside look at how Starbucks incorporates global responsibility into the company’s business model, publicly reports on progress, and shares best practices about integrating successfully.
Ben Packard serves as VP, Global Responsibility where he drives the strategy behind Starbucks' responsible business approach to ethical sourcing and environmental stewardship. Before assuming his current role in 2008, Ben led Starbucks’ Environmental Affairs team. He directed key initiatives including an environmental footprint analysis, greenhouse gas emissions inventory and the first FDA-approved use of post-consumer recycled materials for paper cups. Ben has served as chair of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Retail Development Committee. He holds a MBA and Certificate in Environmental Management from the University of Washington. Ben serves on the national Net Impact Board of Directors.