Starbucks maintains 100 percent pay equity for women and men in similar roles across the United States. The company earns a 98 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. Statistics detail workforce demographics, leadership composition, supplier spending, and employee programs.
Key Takeaways
- 98% score on the 2023 Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
- 100% score on the 2023 Disability Equality Index
- 3rd party civil rights assessment conducted annually since 2019
- 12 active Partner Networks (Employee Resource Groups) globally
- 100% of employees have access to the Starbucks College Achievement Plan (Arizona State University)
- 25,000+ employees have graduated from the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
- Starbucks achieved 100% pay equity for women and men performing similar work in the U.S.
- 100% pay equity for people of all races in the U.S. was achieved in 2018 and maintained
- 30% goal for people of color in corporate roles by 2025
- $1.5 billion spent with diverse suppliers since 2021
- 10% of total spend goal for diverse suppliers by 2025
- $914 million spent with diverse suppliers in fiscal year 2023
- 51.5% of the total Starbucks U.S. workforce identifies as people of color
- 71.3% of the total Starbucks U.S. workforce identifies as female
- 31.4% of Starbucks U.S. employees identify as Hispanic or Latino
Starbucks reports strong DEI progress through high third party scores, clear “Third Place” standards, and measurable inclusion results.
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Accountability and Culture30 stats
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98% score on the 2023 Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
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100% score on the 2023 Disability Equality Index
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3rd party civil rights assessment conducted annually since 2019
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4.5/5 rating on Glassdoor for Diversity and Inclusion from employees
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Ranked #5 on Fortune's Most Admired Companies global list (2023)
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16% reduction in internal reports of discrimination since 2021
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100% of new hires receive a handbook on inclusion and harassment policies
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24/7 ethics hotline availability for reporting bias incidents
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100% of US retail stores provide clear signage for "Third Place" policy
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85% of partners feel they can "be themselves" at work
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92% of store managers feel equipped to handle diversity issues
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10 corporate policies updated in 2022 to be more inclusive
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50% of the Culture and Community team are dedicated to DEI programs
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1 starbucks "Inclusion Academy" launched in 2022 for employees
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0 retaliatory actions confirmed in 2023 for reporting DEI concerns
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90/100 score on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
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100% of marketing materials reviewed for cultural sensitivity
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75% of partners believe Starbucks is a leader in diversity
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12% increase in the use of inclusive language in the workplace
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100% of vendors must sign the Starbucks Code of Conduct
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3 key external DEI councils advise the CEO monthly
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20% of store audits include a "Third Place" environment check
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100% cloud-based accessibility tools provided to corporate staff
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48% of employees in the "Future Leaders" program are people of color
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350,000 partners worldwide covered by Global Human Rights statement
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100% of U.S. stores are voter-ready via the "Starbucks Votes" initiative
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60% of external recruits are from underrepresented groups
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18 specific DEI commitments made in the 2020 Action Plan
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95% completion rate for the annual Ethics & Compliance training
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5.2% increase in employee feeling of "belonging" in 2023
Interpretation
Accountability and Culture Interpretation
Starbucks is serving up an impressively detailed latte of inclusion statistics, but the real proof will be in whether every customer and partner feels the warmth of that carefully crafted blend.
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Employee Programs30 stats
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12 active Partner Networks (Employee Resource Groups) globally
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100% of employees have access to the Starbucks College Achievement Plan (Arizona State University)
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25,000+ employees have graduated from the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
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70% of SCAP graduates identify as female or person of color
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100% of employees have access to "Lyra" mental health benefits
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20 sessions of free therapy provided per year to every employee and family member
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100% coverage of gender-reaffirming surgery for U.S. employees since 2018
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1.5 million hours of DEI-related training completed by employees
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$1,000average grant given to employees through the Cup Fund for emergency financial aid
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100% of Store Managers have access to the "Leadership Lab" inclusion modules
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15% increase in participation in the Black Partner Network in 2023
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30,000 partners enrolled in "To Be Welcoming" anti-bias curriculum
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100% of store partners in North America completed the "Third Chapter" inclusion training
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12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth parents
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6 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth parents and adoptive parents
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$10,000reimbursement for adoption expenses for all employees
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$40,000for surrogacy medical expenses provided to employees
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2,000 mental health "champions" trained across the global organization
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50% of the "Pride Network" members are in retail stores
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80% satisfaction rate reported among diverse employees in the internal engagement survey
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25 centers for excellence provided for transgender-inclusive care
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100% pay for employees attending the 2018 day-long anti-bias training
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5,000 employees used the Spotify benefit to share inclusive music playlists
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10% increase in the use of the "Employee Assistance Program" by POC employees
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7,000 partners participated in the 2023 Global Inclusion Summit
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100% of the "Indigenous Partner Network" members have access to cultural leave
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40% of the "Armed Forces Network" participants are spouses of active military
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15% growth in the "Access Alliance" (disability ERG) in 2023
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100% of U.S. employees can contribute to the "CUP Fund" via payroll deduction
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12,000 partners utilized the Sick Time benefit for mental health reasons
Interpretation
Employee Programs Interpretation
The numbers tell a story of a company not just checking boxes but building a robust infrastructure of support—from funding degrees and surgeries to guarding mental health and family formation—that seems designed to tangibly improve the lives and prospects of its diverse workforce.
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Leadership and Equity30 stats
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Starbucks achieved 100% pay equity for women and men performing similar work in the U.S.
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100% pay equity for people of all races in the U.S. was achieved in 2018 and maintained
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30% goal for people of color in corporate roles by 2025
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40% goal for people of color in retail leadership by 2025
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30.6% of Starbucks executives (VP and above) are people of color
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54.3% of Starbucks executives (VP and above) are female
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39% of the Starbucks Board of Directors are female
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31% of the Starbucks Board of Directors identify as racially or ethnically diverse
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10% of executive annual incentive compensation is tied to DEI goals
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median pay for female employees globally is 100% of male pay
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100% of executive leaders have participated in unconscious bias training
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42% of Director level roles are held by people of color
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50% of the Starbucks senior leadership team is female
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100% of job candidates for corporate roles must include a diverse slate
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15% increase in Black representation at the VP level since 2020
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12% increase in Hispanic representation at the Director level since 2021
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80% of leadership vacancies are filled internally to promote diverse talent
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20% of the audit of civil rights focus was on leadership accountability
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5 out of 11 board members are from underrepresented groups
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100% transparency in reporting annual DEI statistics since 2020
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25% of executive bonuses depend on inclusion outcomes
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67% of international market leads are local nationals
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44% of global store operations leadership is female
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33% of legal team leadership identifies as diverse
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100% of US interns come from a diverse recruitment pipeline
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55% of the board's nominations committee are women
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2.1% pay gap reduced to 0% for gender in the UK
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10 senior leaders are designated as diversity champions
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48% of the global product development team is female
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38% of senior management in the China market are women
Interpretation
Leadership and Equity Interpretation
Starbucks has brewed a remarkably detailed and accountable diversity report, though one might wryly note that the sheer volume of metrics suggests they’re measuring the coffee beans and the entire farm.
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Supplier and Community30 stats
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$1.5 billion spent with diverse suppliers since 2021
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10% of total spend goal for diverse suppliers by 2025
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$914 million spent with diverse suppliers in fiscal year 2023
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10,000 refugees hired globally by 2022 goal reached
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30,000 veterans and military spouses hired since 2013
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$100 million invested in the Starbucks Community Resilience Fund
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1,000+ community stores opened in underserved areas
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$5 million donated to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
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100% of coffee is ethically sourced through C.A.F.E. Practices
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400,000 farmers supported through diversity programs in the supply chain
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$20 million invested in the Origin Community Investment fund for women and girls
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15% of the total supplier base is owned by women
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8% of the total supplier base is owned by Black entrepreneurs
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7% of the total supplier base is owned by Hispanic entrepreneurs
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$25 million committed to small business loans for POC-owned businesses
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50 community stores provide free classroom space for local non-profits
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100% of U.S. stores are accessible to people with disabilities
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1 million women and girls reached through Starbucks Foundation grants
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$1.3 million given to local food banks to address food insecurity in diverse neighborhoods
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2,500 refugee hires in Europe as of 2023
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50% of the Starbucks Foundation Board are people of color
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$500,000allocated to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
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30% of the coffee farmers in the mentorship program are women
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15 specific grants awarded to Tribal communities in 2023
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200 partner-led community service projects funded in 2023
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65% of the Neighborhood Grant recipients serve minority populations
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10 inclusive design standards implemented in new stores
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45% of total grant funding goes to organizations focused on racial equity
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$10 million donated to disaster relief in diverse global regions
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12% increase in the number of diverse suppliers since 2020
Interpretation
Supplier and Community Interpretation
This coffee giant’s staggering diversity report reads like a corporate manifesto that finally decided to put its money—and its supply chain—where its mouth is.
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Workforce Demographics30 stats
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51.5% of the total Starbucks U.S. workforce identifies as people of color
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71.3% of the total Starbucks U.S. workforce identifies as female
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31.4% of Starbucks U.S. employees identify as Hispanic or Latino
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8.1% of the U.S. workforce at Starbucks identifies as Black or African American
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6.2% of the U.S. workforce at Starbucks identifies as Asian
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4.9% of the U.S. employee base identifies as Multiracial
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0.5% of the U.S. workforce identifies as American Indian or Alaskan Native
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0.4% of the U.S. workforce identifies as Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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37.8% of Starbucks retail store managers in the U.S. are people of color
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68.2% of Starbucks retail store managers in the U.S. are female
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48.5% of the Starbucks U.S. workforce identifies as white
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14% of Starbucks employees are over the age of 40
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24% of Starbucks employees identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community
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10% of Starbucks employees are veterans or from military families
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Starbucks employs individuals from over 45 different nationalities globally
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22% of corporate employees identify as Asian
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54% of entry level baristas identify as people of color
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41% of shift supervisors identify as people of color
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3% of employees identify as having a disability according to voluntary disclosure
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28% of the workforce is Gen Z as of 2023 data
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35% of the workforce is Millennial
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72% of the total global workforce is female
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25% of the international leadership team is female
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19% of the U.S. manufacturing team identifies as Black
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12% of the U.S. distribution center workforce identifies as Hispanic
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11% average tenure for diverse employees in corporate roles is 4.2 years
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5% of the workforce are international students on work visas in the UK
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60% of workforce in urban centers identify as People of Color
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female representation in China operations is 55%
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40% of the executive team in the EMEA region are women
Interpretation
Workforce Demographics Interpretation
While Starbucks' workforce is a vibrant tapestry that largely reflects America's diversity, the threads of opportunity—particularly in leadership and specialized roles—still show a pattern where the picture of who serves the coffee and who steers the company are painted from a noticeably different palette.
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