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Starbucks Sued Over '100% Ethical' Sourcing Claims Amid Allegations of Labor Abuses

The National Consumers League alleges that Starbucks sources from farms with records of human rights and labor abuses, despite its commitment to ethical sourcing.

A coffee cup sits next to a laptop connected to the Internet using a Wi-Fi modem at a Starbucks coffee house. Starbucks, in conjunction with the cellular phone company T-Mobile, has started offering wireless Internet access at many of their stores.
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Overview

  • Starbucks is being sued by the National Consumers League for allegedly misleading customers about its commitment to '100% ethical' sourcing.
  • The lawsuit alleges that Starbucks sources its coffee and tea from farms and cooperatives with records of human rights and labor abuses.
  • Specific allegations include claims of slavery-like conditions, child labor, human trafficking, and sexual harassment on farms in Brazil, Kenya, and Guatemala.
  • Starbucks has denied the allegations, stating that it takes them very seriously and is actively engaged with farms to ensure they adhere to its standards.
  • The lawsuit seeks to prevent Starbucks from making claims about its '100% ethical' sourcing unless it improves labor practices within its supply chain.