In this new limited series Sustainability Chiefs, host Julie Yoo tackles some of the world’s most pressing climate agenda with the people tasked to drive change in global companies.
To kickstart the series, she speaks with the chief sustainability officer of Starbucks, Michael Kobori. What can the world’s biggest coffee chain do to reduce its carbon footprint? And will rising global temperatures threaten the future of coffee?Â
Jump to these key moments:Â
01:19 His biology teacher sparked his interest in sustainability05:12 The recipe for changing his organisation’s mindset 10:14 Going beyond sustainable coffee to tackle disposable cups14:38 Addressing Starbucks’ history of revising or even scrapping its sustainability goals
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