encourages utilities to take appropriate,
proactive measures .S.
Launched in 2002, Climate Leaders works with partners, such as Steelcase,
to set a corporate -wide greenhouse gas reduction goal and inventory their
emissions to measure progress. In
addition , during that same time period, Steelcase's global energy consumption
has declined by 46 percent.

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Climate Leaders Partners represent a variety of sectors, from heavy
manufacturing to banking and retail.S.

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"Global issues of environmental sustainability, ethical business
practices and poverty weigh heavily on the minds of individuals and
corporations alike," said Jim Donald, Starbucks chief executive
officer designate.
Routinely, R.
For more information about Climate Leaders, visit
http://www.

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"We commend Starbucks for disclosing exactly
how much Fair Trade Certified (TM) coffee it has bought and its goal to
purchase 10 million pounds in fiscal 2005, as well as its commitment
to small-scale farmers through its progressive low-interest loan
program."
In addition to greatly enhanced stakeholder engagement, Starbucks
fiscal 2004 CSR Annual Report includes information about the Company's
CSR key performance indicators and targets, expanded coverage of
corporate governance and an increased focus on informing readers about
Starbucks socially responsible coffee purchasing practices.newscom. --
the world's leader in greenhouse gas emissions -- is not a part of the
agreement, it requires participating nations to reduce emissions of greenhouse
gases, primarily carbon dioxide to a certain percentage below 1990 levels by
2012.
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To request
a printed copy, call 1-800-23-LATTE. Partnership Demonstrates Steelcase's Continued Commitment to Sustainable
Practices

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.
"Working with Climate Leaders is another way we can achieve our vision of
becoming more environmentally effective tomorrow than we are today.com.

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In its continuing effort to provide increased transparency and a
balanced account of the Company's achievements and challenges,
Starbucks engaged a variety of stakeholder groups for feedback and
input on the previous year's CSR Annual Report. Becoming part of the Climate Leaders program
reinforces Steelcase's longstanding commitment to developing more efficient
manufacturing processes, as well as protecting and preserving the environment
for future generations.

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, Principal and Senior Consultant of Environmental
Services for R. "Even though there are no such federal requirements at the
present time, the global pressure on the U. Beck can assist utilities with the necessary steps and studies
needed to proceed. We are
accomplishing this by conserving resources, preventing pollution , pursuing
sustainability, exceeding compliance obligations, and nurturing an
environmental consciousness in our people," said David Rinard, director of
corporate environmental performance, Steelcase Inc .

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Offenheiser,
President, Oxfam America. Because of this, utilities and
industrial facilities should be evaluating the impacts of carbon dioxide
reduction requirements on their operations. By participating in
the program, Steelcase has pledged to continue reducing its corporate-wide
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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"We are gratified that Starbucks has actively sought our input on
their coffee buying practices," said Raymond C.com/csrannualreport. New Climate Leaders will be announced at the Climate
Leaders Partner meeting, being held on January 18-19 in Marina Del Rey,
California.

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"It is our goal to give back to the communities in
which we operate and to be a good neighbor, engaging and working with
stakeholders on a variety of issues and programs.
Evis Couppis, Ph.

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Starbucks values ongoing feedback
from its stakeholders.starbucks. Beck analyzes and interprets environmental matters
associated with power production and transmission, industrial facilities,
mining activities , integrated solid waste management projects and governmental
regulations around the globe.
"We welcome Steelcase into the program as they are committed to setting
aggressive goals that will improve our environment and reduce the risks of
climate change.epa. Founded in 1912 and
headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Steelcase (NYSE: SCS) serves
customers through a network of more than 800 independent dealers and
approximately 14,000 employees worldwide.

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Canada, for example , must cut emissions by six percent. Fiscal 2005 revenue was $2.

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Fourth Annual Report Provides Transparent and Candid Results

As part of its ongoing commitment to balance fiscal responsibility
with the goals of enhancing people's lives and protecting the
environment, Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX) has released its
fourth Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Annual Report.
In order to provide additional opportunities for stakeholder
engagement and feedback, Starbucks will host a web conference for key
stakeholder groups. Beck (http://www.
(NYSE: SCS), a global office environments manufacturer, announced today its
participation in the U. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Climate
Leaders program, an industry-government partnership aimed at developing long-
term, comprehensive corporate climate change strategies. By reporting inventory data to EPA, partners
create a lasting record of their accomplishments. economy .

About Steelcase Inc.

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Starbucks Coffee Company is the leading retailer, roaster and
brand of specialty coffee in the world, with more than 9,000 retail
locations in North America , Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and
the Pacific Rim.S.

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"As a publicly traded company doing business in 35 countries,
Starbucks operations extend to a diverse variety of stakeholders,"
said Sandra Taylor, Starbucks senior vice president, Corporate Social
Responsibility .com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030429/RWBECKLOGO )
Although the requirements are different for each country and the U. W. This will include estimating
emissions and the potential methods and costs for mitigation ," he says.com) is a
technically based management consulting and engineering firm providing
services to both public and private sectors in the areas of energy and
water/waste resources. These companies all strive to set the
standard for greenhouse gas management in their sectors, and more broadly in
the U.6
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Readers are encouraged to complete an online
survey at www.

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Steelcase , the global leader in the office furniture industry, helps
people have a better work experience by providing products, services and
insights into the ways people work.

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R. W. Beck Encourages Preparation for Kyoto Protocol-Type Reductions

DENVER, Regarding the Kyoto Protocol, which went
into effect this week and mandates 35 industrialized countries reduce
emissions of climate-changing greenhouse gases, management consulting and
engineering firm R. In addition, partners
identify themselves as corporate environmental leaders and strategically
position themselves as climate change policy continues to unfold.

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Entitled
"Striking a Balance," the report underscores Starbucks approach to
integrating CSR throughout its business operations and details the
Company's activities in fiscal year 2004 that demonstrate how
Starbucks provides social, environmental and economic benefits to the
global communities in which it operates.

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Starbucks Demonstrates Commitment to Stakeholder Engagement in Fiscal 2004 Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Report

Through this feedback, which
incorporated direct concerns and questions from some of Starbucks
toughest critics, this year's CSR Annual Report provides a more candid
and in-depth account of the Company's CSR successes and challenges
especially with regard to its coffee buying practices, the impacts of
its rapid growth on local communities and its approach to being an
environmentally responsible company. The report
also includes more data about the positive economic impacts Starbucks
has on coffee farming communities and local communities where its
stores are located. In recognition of Smith's commitment to the
importance of social responsibility for the global community, the
Starbucks fiscal 2004 CSR Annual Report has been dedicated to him.

Founded more than 60 years ago, R.

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"As a global company, Starbucks is working to
ensure that our business and operations address these significant
worldwide issues, as appropriate . Our CSR report provides not only a
summary of our CSR practices and activities over the past year , but is
also a tool that drives future changes, improvements and new
initiatives in our business . W.rwbeck. The company designs and manufactures
architecture, furniture and technology products.

Learn more at http://www.

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The diverse group of
stakeholders included non-governmental and governmental organizations
representing human rights and environmental concerns, socially
responsible investors , academics, CSR business leaders, Starbucks
partners (employees) and customers. For the third consecutive year, Starbucks engaged
Moss Adams LLP, a certified public accounting firm, to independently
verify the report. Beck, Inc.
(Logo: http://www.
Prior to joining the Climate Leaders program , Steelcase reduced greenhouse
gas emissions by 41 percent between 2001 and 2005 on a global level .

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Retiring chief executive officer Orin Smith will
present the results and key highlights from the CSR Annual Report and
answer questions regarding Starbucks CSR practices and global issues
addressed in the report. The Company is committed to offering the highest
quality coffee and the Starbucks Experience while conducting its
business in ways that produce social, environmental and economic
benefits for communities in which it does business. Beck in Denver, says the Kyoto Protocol will have far-
reaching impact. to implement greenhouse gas
regulations will increase as time goes on.
"Steelcase's voluntary participation in the Climate Leaders program
demonstrates a serious commitment to corporate social responsibility," said
Kathleen Hogan, director of EPA's Climate Protection Partnerships Division.steelcase.

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We hope this report
shows our commitment to continuing to strive for further transparency
in our CSR efforts."
Starbucks CSR Annual Report was officially released as an online
document at the Company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting in February
2005 and is available at www.starbucks. W. W.

Steelcase Joins The Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders Program

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