Why are corporations like Starbucks so interested in environmental sustainability in China? How might such projects impact its profits?

What will be an ideal response?


Corporations like Starbucks are interested in long-term profitability, and these projects will lay the foundation for quality coffee production into the future. One could say they are sacrificing a little profit now for continued profit later.

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