CINCINNATI, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today released its annual Environmental, Social and Governance report sharing progress on Kroger's ESG Strategy, Thriving Together.
"The Kroger team firmly believes in the power of our business to serve America and expand access to affordable, fresh and healthy food," said Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "As we reflect on the last year, I am pleased at the progress we have made toward our key environmental and social impact goals and incredibly proud of our outstanding team of associates whose dedication to ending hunger enabled us to reach a major Zero Hunger | Zero Waste milestone, donating 3 billion meals for our communities two years ahead of our stated goal."
Zero Hunger | Zero Waste MilestonesKroger'sZero Hunger | Zero Waste commitments aim to drive positive impacts for people and our planet by increasing access to fresh, affordable food; responsibly stewarding natural resources by reducing emissions, waste and food waste; and building more sustainable, equitable and resilient food, health and consumer goods systems. Since the launch of the impact plan in 2017, Krogerhas given more than $1.3 billion to hunger relief, which includes 582 million pounds of surplus fresh food rescued and donated for a total of 3 billion meals directed to communities.
"The progress made over the last year is a true testament to the commitment of every last associate from the frontline to our merchandising, operations, supply chain teams and beyond, who are advancing our vision to create healthy communities free from hunger and waste," said Keith Dailey, Kroger's group vice president of corporate affairs and chief sustainability officer. "We celebrate another year of progress and our associates who make it possible."
2022 ESG Report Highlights
People: Help billions live healthier, more sustainable lifestyles
Planet: Protect and restore natural resources for a brighter future
Systems: Build more responsible and inclusive global systems
Kroger's 2023 Report and other resources can be found at the ESG Hub, ESG Strategy: Thriving Together.
About KrogerAt The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half a million associates who serve over eleven million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and 2,800 retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWastecommunities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
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