Starbucks opens largest Greener Store concept in Thailand

It is the brand’s 517th store in Thailand.

Starbucks opened its largest Greener Store and fourth flagship location in Thailand at One Bangkok.

Starbucks’ Greener Store concept are cafe formats that meet 25 required standards, as verified by an outside auditor, across eight environmental impact areas such as energy efficiency, water stewardship and waste diversion. The standards were developed in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund and SCS Global Services.  

“We are thrilled to launch our largest Greener Store in Thailand, marking the 80th in the Asia Pacific region. Honouring the country’s rich coffee heritage while fulfilling our environmental promise to give more than we take from the planet, this milestone store is a testament to the strength of our partnership with Coffee Concepts Thailand and our shared journey toward a resource-positive future,” said Emmy Kan, president, Starbucks Asia Pacific.

The new Starbucks Reserve at One Bangkok is set against the vibrant backdrop of Bangkok, the store marries Thai cultural elements with bespoke design features that honour the country’s rich heritage and highlight Starbucks' strong connection to the local community, all whilst prioritising environmental sustainability.

The Starbucks Reserve One Bangkok store will also feature the OVISOTM espresso machine which has the body housed under the counter, allowing seamless interaction between customers and coffee masters during the brewing process.

With a goal of certifying 10,000 Greener Stores globally by 2025, Starbucks aims to achieve its goal of reducing carbon emissions, water usage, and landfill waste by 50% by 2030.