Are Double Lattes Sinful?
The Economist recently published an interesting article about Starbucks and its founder, Howard Schultz. While it may seem easy for some to villify any large, multinational corporation, Mr. Schultz seems to have done some very positive things with and within his company. For instance, that Starbucks gives comprehensive health insurance for all employees working >20 hours is commendable (though sad that his model is an exception to the rule). One striking fact from the article is that Starbucks spends more money on health premiums than on coffee! Personally, I would be thrilled if Starbucks starting opening stores in this part of the world.
2 comments:
more pictures changy wangs... Im reading here dutifully your blog and look forward to more!!
Go see my Mukisa...
katie
I recently attended a lecture by members from Mirembe Kawomera, a Ugandan cooperative, that provides coffee to the Thanksgiving Coffee Company (visit their website at www.mirembekawomera.com to buy their coffee and support them). After the lecture and skimming Starbuck's corporate social responsiblity report from 2005, I confirmed that Starbucks was the largest buyer of fair trade certified coffee in North America. They purchased 11.5 million pounds. Another reason to keep drinking...
And Larry you can check out this Ugandan cooperative and visit the Abuyudaya, a Jewish tribe, in Mbale. The cooperative is led by a muyudayah named JJ Keki and is made of Jewish, Muslim and Christian farmers. I never visited them but I have heard its a pretty cool experience.
Beera bulungi,
Jenn
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