Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Environment & Energy
Related: About this forumNew Starbucks CEO allowed company jet for 1,000-mile commute to Seattle
New Starbucks CEO allowed company jet for 1,000-mile commute to Seattle
Activists and those concerned about climate change criticized Starbucks for allowing Brian Niccol to use a company jet to commute from Newport Beach, Calif., to Seattle.
By Leo Sands
August 22, 2024 at 9:22 a.m. EDT
Starbucks is giving its incoming chief executive, Brian Niccol, access to a company-owned jet to commute roughly 1,000 miles to its headquarters in Seattle a perk that sparked criticism from activists and others concerned about the environmental impact of private jets.
In its offer letter to Niccol, Starbucks said he would not be required to relocate. Instead, Starbucks would establish a small remote office in Newport Beach, Calif. but Niccol will be eligible to use the Company aircraft for travel between your city of residence and the Companys headquarters, states the letter, dated Aug. 11 and made public in an SEC filing.
Starbuckss hybrid work policy requires employees at its Seattle headquarters who live within commuting distance to work from the office at least three days a week. ... A Starbucks spokesperson told CNBC that Niccol will also be expected to work from the office at least three days a week when not traveling for work, in alignment with the companys broader policy. Starbucks did not immediately respond to a request for comment early Thursday.
Public records list Niccols address in Newport Beach, some 992 miles from Seattle. Niccols previous role was chief executive of Chipotle Mexican Grill the headquarters of which he relocated from Denver to Newport Beach.
{snip}
Taylor Telford and Aaron Gregg contributed to this report.
By Leo Sands
Leo Sands is a breaking-news reporter and editor in The Washington Posts London Hub, covering news as it unfolds around the world. Twitter
Activists and those concerned about climate change criticized Starbucks for allowing Brian Niccol to use a company jet to commute from Newport Beach, Calif., to Seattle.
By Leo Sands
August 22, 2024 at 9:22 a.m. EDT
Starbucks is giving its incoming chief executive, Brian Niccol, access to a company-owned jet to commute roughly 1,000 miles to its headquarters in Seattle a perk that sparked criticism from activists and others concerned about the environmental impact of private jets.
In its offer letter to Niccol, Starbucks said he would not be required to relocate. Instead, Starbucks would establish a small remote office in Newport Beach, Calif. but Niccol will be eligible to use the Company aircraft for travel between your city of residence and the Companys headquarters, states the letter, dated Aug. 11 and made public in an SEC filing.
Starbuckss hybrid work policy requires employees at its Seattle headquarters who live within commuting distance to work from the office at least three days a week. ... A Starbucks spokesperson told CNBC that Niccol will also be expected to work from the office at least three days a week when not traveling for work, in alignment with the companys broader policy. Starbucks did not immediately respond to a request for comment early Thursday.
Public records list Niccols address in Newport Beach, some 992 miles from Seattle. Niccols previous role was chief executive of Chipotle Mexican Grill the headquarters of which he relocated from Denver to Newport Beach.
{snip}
Taylor Telford and Aaron Gregg contributed to this report.
By Leo Sands
Leo Sands is a breaking-news reporter and editor in The Washington Posts London Hub, covering news as it unfolds around the world. Twitter
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
5 replies, 432 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (5)
ReplyReply to this post
5 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
New Starbucks CEO allowed company jet for 1,000-mile commute to Seattle (Original Post)
mahatmakanejeeves
Aug 22
OP
CoopersDad
(2,810 posts)1. Pretty much FUCK Starbucks. I have avoided them since 2005.
Fuckers put smaller outlets out of business, seduced local governments to get special treatment.
Overpriced shit products. I'll take Dunkin Donuts if I want a chain, or Peets.
TheFarseer
(9,466 posts)2. So stupid
If you get a new job and cant remote in, you have to move there! At least he didnt do what the new ConAgra CEO did. He moved ConAgra HQ to where he already lived and disrupted thousands of peoples lives!
hlthe2b
(105,915 posts)3. The backlash will be intense. I won't pay ridiculous prices to destroy the environment even faster.
nilram
(2,954 posts)4. Yet another reason to boycott Starbucks
Ive been allowing myself to go there during my rare road trips for the basically clean restrooms, but I am ready to downgrade my toilet experience. Id rather piss in a bucket at this point.
catrose
(5,231 posts)5. I want to support the union-organizing employees, would like their stores to be extra successful
But then I am supporting CEOs like this. What to do?