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Please review the attached file. Use APA 7 format with 8 peer-reviewed references and in-text citations.

Prior to reading this DQ (Discussion question), please read the CLA1 assignment (Research paper) and understand what the assignment is asking you to complete. Once you understand the CLA1 assignment, please continue to the paragraph below to complete DQ1. CLA1 Using your previously selected company (Starbucks). Identify a new CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and discuss the following: 1. Clearly identify and define the new CSR initiative. 2. Assess the sustainability of the initiative. 3. What are the immediate actions required to implement the initiative? 4. What are the barriers to implementation? · What actions would you recommend overcoming the barriers to implement the CSR initiative? Discussion Question 1 Research eight (8) peer-reviewed articles that can be used to answer your upcoming CLA1 assignment. Your discussion should summarize the articles in such a way that it can justify any arguments you may present in your CLA1 assignment and should be different from the abstract. My personal notes to Top Assignment Expert I have identified the new CSR initiative for Starbucks which is: Lead in Green retail (minimizing environmental footprint and inspiring others to do the same) To complete this DQ, you need to research 8 peer reviewed articles regarding this CSR initiative mentioned above and · Clearly state what the article is about and its purpose. · Describe how you will use it in your upcoming assignment (CLA1). · Repeat for a total of eight (8) peer-reviewed sources. To summarize, my upcoming CLA1 paper will be based on this DQ and anything I write in this DQ should justify any arguments I may present in CLA1 Paper. Outline Idea for a writer As you must research 8 peer reviewed articles, you can approach it in a following way. · 2 articles for introducing and defining the new CSR initiative which is about minimizing environmental footprint. · 2 articles for assessing the sustainability of the initiative. · 2 articles for actions required to implement the initiative. · 2 articles for barriers to implementation.

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Tanmoy · Accepted Answer

Starbucks: New CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility
Clearly identify and define the new CSR initiative
The new initiative of Starbucks is to develop 10000 Greener Stores which will use fully renewable energy to operate its business. This initiative will be completed by 2025 and region targeted for this initiative is North America. This program is supported by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and will help other retailers to support this initiative (Tom Ryan, 2018). 
Thus green marketing is a process of selling good and service in order to deliver ecological advantages and is eco-friendly (G. Deepalakshmi, 2019).  
Assess the sustainability of the initiative
Sustainable assessment is a process of directing the planning and helps in the decision making process towards attaining the sustainable development (Hacking and Guthrie, 2008). To initiate this process there are various sustainable tools and techniques used to understand the process and present the data in a manner which can help in the decision making process (Gasparatos et al., 2009). The various sustainable benefits of the green initiatives for Starbucks are as follows:
1. Increasing the efficiency in water and energy by conserving water by 30% and saving the energy by more than 25%. This can be done by designing and restructuring of the traditional stores.
2. Energizing all the 10000 stores in North America by 100% renewable energy by investing and edifying the solar and wind energy.
3. Creating and promoting a well equipped atmosphere for the employees and the customers by addressing the issues like light, air, temperature and noise.
4. Ensuring that the goods and services Starbucks are stored with responsibility and are sustainable.
5. Using recycling methods and new design for management and reduction of wastes in Starbucks. This will be cost effective as well for Starbucks. 
6. Creating a sustainable culture which helps to empower the employees by being informed, take necessary actions and are aware of the sustainable policies and practice (Starbucks, 2018). 
What are the immediate actions required to implement the initiative?
To implement this initiative Starbucks have conducted various researches and a mix of design to make their stores green.

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