Starbucks Coffee Company Policy on
Corporate Political Contributions and Expenditures
Starbucks Coffee Company ("Starbucks") is committed to being actively involved in the communities we serve. Thiscommitment extends to our approach to public policy. We believe we have a responsibility to advocate policies
that support the health of our business, our partners and communities we are part of.
In an effort to better communicate these activities, Starbucks adopted a policy to provide more transparency
about our corporate political contributions and expenditures. We believe this policy serves Starbucks interests inpromoting public policies of concern to the company and educating elected and public officials about our business,while providing important information to our partners, customers, and shareholders.
Starbucks is committed to conducting business ethically, with integrity, and in accordance with the law. Part ofthat commitment includes compliance with rules, regulations, and standards governing our interaction with thegovernment, including our disclosure and accountability regarding political contributions and expenditures.
Corporate Contributions
To the extent legally permitted and deemed appropriate and authorized by the executive vice president, Public
Affairs, Starbucks may consider corporate contributions to (a) candidates running for state or local office; (b) stateor local political parties and committees; (c) entities operating under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code andother tax-exempt organizations when such contributions are used for political purposes; and (d) support issue orballot measure campaigns and committees. Such contributions may include, in accordance with applicable law,appearances by candidates at Starbucks facilities or events. The company’s Nominating and Corporate GovernanceCommittee will review such corporate contributions and payments on an annual basis to ensure alignment withStarbucks policy and values.
Personal Partner (Employee) Contributions
Starbucks supports partners becoming personally involved in their community and in the political process but does
not permit the use of corporate resources or Starbucks time for personal political matters. Starbucks will notreimburse partners for political contributions. In addition, giving money, gifts, products or services to government
officials in exchange for official action is strictly prohibited.
Political Action Committee
Starbucks does not have a Political Action Committee (PAC). Should Starbucks decide to form a PAC, the company
will update this policy to reflect that decision.
Trade Associations
Starbucks may communicate our positions on public policies through industry associations to which we belong in
our major markets and locations. These organizations give us a collective voice with our industry partners, enabling
us to reach government officials more efficiently. We will list the major associations where Starbucks pays annual
dues of $50,000 or more per year on our website and update that information annually.

Disclosure
Starbucks annual voluntary disclosure will include the following information on the publicly available Starbucks
website:a) A copy of Starbucks Policy on Corporate Political Contributions and Expendituresb) Information about our public policy agendac) Payments to trade associations where we are members at $50,000 per year or more, and the portions ofthese payments that are used for lobbying purposesd) Contributions to: (a) candidates running for state or local office; (b) state or local political parties andcommittees; (c) entities operating under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code and other tax-exempt
organizations when such contributions are used for political purposes; and (d) support issue or ballot
measure campaigns and committees.
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