Starbucks Coffee Company Policy on
Corporate Political Contributions and Expenditures
2011 Update
Starbucks Coffee Company ("Starbucks") is committed to being actively involved in thecommunities we serve. This commitment extends to our approach to public policy. We
believe we have a responsibility to advocate policies that support the health of ourbusiness, our partners and communities we are part of.
In an effort to better communicate these activities, Starbucks adopted a policy toprovide more transparency about our corporate political contributions andexpenditures. We believe this policy will serve Starbucks interests in promoting public
policies of concern to the company and educating elected and public officials about ourbusiness, while providing important information to our partners, customers, andshareholders.
Starbucks is committed to conducting business ethically, with integrity, and inaccordance with the law. Part of that commitment includes compliance with rules,regulations, and standards governing our interaction with the government, including ourdisclosure and accountability regarding political contributions and expenditures.
This policy supports Starbucks interests in promoting public policies of concern to thecompany and educating elected and public officials about our business.
Corporate Contributions
To the extent legally permitted and deemed appropriate and authorized by the SeniorVice President of Public Affairs, Starbucks may consider corporate 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 andother tax-exempt organizations when such contributions are used for political purposes;and (d) support issue or ballot measure campaigns and committees. Such contributionsmay include, in accordance with applicable law, appearances by candidates at Starbucks
facilities or events. The Company’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
will review such corporate contributions and payments on an annual basis to ensurealignment with Starbucks 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 not reimburse partners for politicalcontributions. 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 toform 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 reachgovernment officials more efficiently. We will list the major associations whereStarbucks pays annual dues of $50,000 or more per year on our website and update that
information annually.
DisclosureStarbucks annual voluntary disclosure will include the following information on thepublicly available Starbucks website:a.
A copy of Starbucks Policy on Corporate Political Contributions and Expendituresb.
Information about our public policy agenda on our website at
http://www.starbucks.com/responsibilityc.
Payments to trade associations where we are members at $50,000 per year or
more, and the portions of these payments that are used for lobbying purposes.
2011 update: Grocery Manufacturers Associationd.

Contributions to:(a) candidates running for state or local office; 2011 update: zero(b) state or local political parties and committees; 2011 update: zero(c) entities operating under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code and other taxexempt organizations when such contributions are used for political purposes;and 2011 update: zero(d) support issue or ballot measure campaigns and committees. 2011 update: zero