Delving into the Intersection of Ethics and Commerce in Starbucks' Supply Chain

Starbucks and Ethical Sourcing: Unveiling the Truth Behind Your Morning Coffee

Exploring the Ethical Quandary of Starbucks' Coffee Sourcing Practices

Dr. ADAM TABRIZ
The Political Pulse
3 min readMay 18, 2024

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Ethics and Commerce in Starbucks’ Supply Chain
Photo by Guilherme Stecanella on Unsplash

I have a question for those who enjoy drinking that "grande latte" at Starbucks before you start your day.

Do you ever wonder or even care where your coffee comes from, how it is grown and processed, and under what conditions?

Most of us may not be slightly curious as long as our coffee is hot and fresh. Yet, rhetoric and buzzwords all over the media are playing a different tune.

The intersection of ethics, law, and commerce has heavily guarded today's global business domain, and tge recent lawsuit against Starbucks points to this complex association. Here, tge giant coffee maker is tge target of allegations of sourcing its coffee from farms that violate human rights and practice labor abuse.

The recent legal action against Starbucks starkly contrasts the company's claims of sourcing solely on ethical grounds. Some may see this double standard as a reflection of Starbucks's lack of commitment to humanity and ethical standards. It may even…

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Dr. ADAM TABRIZ
The Political Pulse

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