Starbucks is giving its new CEO Brian Niccol a private jet to commute between his California home and Seattle office

New Starbucks’ CEO, Brian Niccol, will be commuting weekly from his California home instead of permanently relocating to the company’s Seattle headquarters. The arrangement, revealed in Niccol’s offer letter, includes a small remote office at his home and a corporate jet for travel. The private jet perk has raised concerns about the environmental impact and sustainability of Starbucks as a climate-friendly business. Despite private jets burning less fuel than commercial jets, they still consume significantly more fuel per passenger mile. Niccol will be responsible for overseeing Starbucks’ global operation with thousands of stores and employees.