In addition, she was responsible for public policy and government relations and the publication of the company’s award-winning CSR annual report. Taylor launched Starbucks innovative coffee-buying guidelines, Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices, paying premium prices to poor coffee farmers for producing high quality coffee, protecting the environment and biodiversity, and providing social improvements for their community. She also designed and led social investment programs for education, health, income generation, skills training and access to clean drinking water in Central America, India and Africa. Taylor is currently president and CEO of Sustainable Business International LLC. Prior to her role at Starbucks, Taylor served as vice president and director of public affairs for Eastman Kodak Company.  As a corporate officer, she had overall responsibility for public affairs, international trade policy and corporate citizenship worldwide. She also worked as a Foreign Service officer for the United States Department of State.

 

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