STARBUCKS PLANS TO HOLD THE MILK
STARBUCKS HAS ANNOUNCED PLANS TO MAKE THE COMPANY MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE, AND CUTTING BACK ON DAIRY USE IS ON ITS TO-DO LIST.
By Lisa Foust Prater
1/22/2020

The first action item on Johnson’s list reads, “We will expand plant-based options, migrating toward a more environmentally friendly menu.”

In an interview with Bloomberg News discussing the company’s efforts, Johnson said, “Alternative milks will be a big part of the solution. The consumer-demand curve is already shifting.” Starbucks currently offers dairy alternatives including soy, coconut, and almond milk. Oat milk is also available in some areas. According to Business Insider, Starbucks uses more than 93 million gallons of milk per year.

The company’s environmental impact report lists animal protein as its highest contributor to carbon and water usage. Starbucks says dairy made up 21% of its carbon footprint in 2018.

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