Kroger Releases 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

The Kroger Co. today released its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting progress toward its sustainability goals and bolstering the company’s commitment to creating communities free of hunger and waste. 

Kroger’s 2020 report leads with an updated materiality assessment, outlining the ESG topics most meaningful to the company’s key stakeholders including environmental and social impacts. The in-depth assessment, conducted in partnership with an external consultancy in early 2020, resulted in an updated list of priority topics.

“Our annual ESG report underpins Kroger’s vision to serve America through food inspiration and uplift,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO. “We are committed to continuing to integrate ESG metrics into our business strategy, driving shared value for our associates, customers, communities and company. We’re pleased to share Kroger’s latest performance on key topics, including our 2020 sustainability goals and Zero Hunger | Zero Waste metrics. We also look to what lies ahead, and we’re proud to announce the first of several new priorities and commitments that will help affirm Kroger’s sustainability leadership through the next decade and beyond.”

“As the largest grocery retailer in America, Kroger is committed to being a force for good in the communities we serve,” said Keith Dailey, group vice president of corporate affairs and chief sustainability officer. “Our Purpose—to Feed the Human Spirit—continues to guide how we operate our business, care for our communities and deliver value to all our stakeholders. We’re proud of our progress in 2019 and remain committed to our vision of a future with Zero Hunger | Zero Waste.” 

To view a breakdown of priority topics, click here. Read the full report here.