Starbucks Coffee Company Corporate
Political Contributions and Expenditures
2023 REPORTStarbucks Coffee Company believes we have a responsibility to advocate
for policies that support the health of our business, our partners, and thecommunities in which we do business.
To better communicate our efforts, Starbucks adopted a policy in 2010 toprovide greater transparency regarding our corporate political contributions
and expenditures beyond what is required by law. In 2023, the annual report
was updated to bolster transparency and includes disclosures of lobbying,as reported through Starbucks federal quarterly lobbying disclosures andsemi-annual political disclosures as required by federal law, and state andlocal disclosures to the extent such disclosures are required by state and local
jurisdictions, the disclosure of trade associations and policy partnerships, anddisclosure of grassroots lobbying communications.
This policy supports Starbucks interests in promoting public policy issues ofconcern to the company and educating elected and public officials about ourbusiness, while providing important information to our partners, customers,and shareholders. This report includes an appendix that highlights publicpolicy priorities for Starbucks in 2023 at the U.S. federal, state, and local level,
which supports decision-making related to contributions and expenditures inthe categories below.
This report outlines corporate political contributions and expenditures
made by the company during the 2023 calendar year. The “Starbucks Coffee
Company Policy on Corporate Political Contributions and Expenditures” andprevious years’ reports can be found here.

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CAT EGORY OF CONT RIBUTIO N O R EXP EN D ITURE

AMOU N TCorporate Contributions: Federal1a) Lobbying as disclosed through the Lobbying Disclosure Act byStarbucks and its representation

2,010,000.00b) Grassroots lobbying communication

0.00c) Candidates

0.00d) Political parties and committees

0.00e) Other tax-exempt organizations when such contributions areused for political purposes (such as entities operating under
section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code or 501c4 organizations)

0.00f) Issue or ballot measure campaigns and committees

0.00

Corporate Contributions: State2a) Lobbying disclosed by Starbucks and its representation to theextent such amounts are required disclosure by the state

407,601.00b) Grassroots lobbying communication

0.00c) Candidates

0.00d) Political parties and committees

0.00e) Other tax-exempt organizations when such contributions are used
for political purposes (such as entities operating under section
527 of the Internal Revenue Code or 501(c)(4) organizations)0.00f) Issue or ballot measure campaigns and committees–Save Local Restaurants (CA)88,000.00

Corporate Contributions: Local3a) Lobbying disclosed by Starbucks and its representation to theextent such amounts are required disclosure by the jurisdiction

60,000.00b) Grassroots lobbying communication

0.00c) Candidates

0.00d) Political parties and committees

0.00e) Other tax-exempt organizations when such contributions are used
for political purposes (such as entities operating under section
527 of the Internal Revenue Code or 501(c)(4) organizations)0.00f) Issue or ballot measure campaigns and committees

0.00

Corporate Contributions: Political Action Committee (PAC)40.00

Federal lobbying disclosures made by Starbucks or its representation can be found at US Senate Lobbying Disclosure
or Clerk United States House of Representatives.

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The following states are included in the disclosure: CA, NY, PA, WA. Disclosures found in appendix.

3

The following local jurisdictions are included in the disclosure: City of Philadelphia. Disclosures found in appendix.

4

Starbucks does not have a PAC.

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Starbucks partners with trade associations, business coalitions, and civicorganizations to advance our policy priorities through the lens of our missionand promises. Partnerships are used to convene with others, including industry
and policy experts, gain critical insights and research on consumer and policy
trends, and present opportunities to advance policy and industry partnerships.
For the purposes of the report below, disclosure includes trade associations,
501(c)(4)s, and any tax-exempt organizations with a central or major mission(as publicly disclosed by such organization) to write and advance model
legislation on behalf of its corporate membership.
MA J OR TRADE ASSO CIATIO NS ( $2 5 ,0 0 0 + ) 5Total contribution to Trade Associations

1,355,037.00
Tier% of Dues used forLobbying

Retail Industry Leaders Association

Tier 220%

National Retail Federation

Tier 227%

National Leagure of Cities

Tier 3

10%

National Restaurant Association

Tier 340%

US Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Tier 335%

Business Roundtable

Tier 428%

National Coffee Association

Tier 4

6%

Trade Association NameContributions to 501(c)(4) organizations when such contributions areused for lobbying

0.00

Contributions to tax-exempt organizations with a central mission
to write and advance model legislation on behalf of its corporate
membership

0.00

Major Trade Associations are those to which Starbucks pays annual dues of $25,000 or more. These are not campaigncontributions. Trade associations are tiered based on the total dollar amount of contributions made by Starbucks during
the year covered by this report. The Tiers set forth in the following table will be used.

5TierRange

1$25,000 to $50,000

2> $50,000 to $100,000

3> $100,000 to $250,000

4> $250,000 to $500,000

5> $500,000 to $1,000,000

6> $1,000,000 to $2,500,000

7> $2,500,000 to $5,000,000

Additional tiers with $2,500,000 ranges to be added as required.

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APPENDIX A: 2023 POLICY PRIORITIESIn calendar year 2023, Starbucks advocated for policies that support the healthof our business, our partners, and the communities in which we do business. The
priorities reflect policy advocacy and outreach efforts at the U.S. federal, state, andlocal level and support decision-making related to contributions and expenditures.
Supporting our partners: Starbucks is committed to building a bridge to a better future for all
our partners. We continue to share our industry-leading comprehensive pay and benefits withpolicymakers. We also advocate for issues of importance to our partners including veterans supportand hiring, a permanent path to citizenship for DACA recipients, and LGBTQIA2+ civil rights.
Reinvention: As communities continued to recover from COVID-19 in many places, Starbucks
came together to reinvent the company in a new global landscape, evolving and modernizing theStarbucks brand and business. Starbucks continues to educate policymakers on our progress andopportunities to advance related policies and partnerships.
Sustainability: Grounded in our environmental promise to give more than we take, we continue topursue policy opportunities that support the reduction of our carbon, water, and waste footprints.
Sourcing: Starbucks is committed to ensuring a sustainable future of coffee for all and supports
efforts to protect and uplift coffee and coffee farming communities around the world.
Education: As part of our partner promise, Starbucks continues to advocate for employersponsored education and expansion of support benefits for students pursuing higher education,reskilling, and upskilling.
Economic development and community resilience: Starbucks continues to invest in thecommunities we serve, including support for entrepreneurship and small businesses. Starbucks
has invested $100 million in our Community Resilience (CDFI) Fund, dedicating resources tosupport small businesses, strengthening the communities we serve and advancing public-private
partnerships to increase impact.
Safe and welcoming stores: Starbucks continues to prioritize the safety and well-being of partners
and customers in our stores. We continue to partner with elected officials at all levels of government
to address store safety issues and pursue policies that promote community safety and belonging.

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APPENDIX B: LOBBYING DISCLOSURESSTAT E D ISCLOSURES

California

California Secretary of State

California (Starbucks representation)

California Secretary of StateNew York (Starbucks representation

New York State Commission on Ethics andLobbying in Government: January-June;
July-December

Pennsylvania
Washington (Starbucks representation)

Pennsylvania Secretary of State
Search “Starbucks” and select Expenses

Washington State Public Disclosure Commission

LO CAL D ISCLOSURES

City of Philadelphia©2024 Starbucks Corporation.

Board of Ethics
Navigate to Public Report, All Quarters, Starbucks