Responsible Business Hub
Responsible Business Strategy: Thriving Together
We recognize Kroger’s unique role in serving a range of community members. As an employer, food processor, retailer, healthcare provider and more, we have a responsibility to lead with purpose and create positive change for billions of people and the planet we call home.
Kroger’s Responsible Business strategy – Thriving Together – acts as our roadmap for improving our long-term performance and achieving our commitments. Our industry-leading initiatives work to create a better future for people, our planet and the interconnected systems on which we all depend for food and other essentials.
Learn more about our progress in Kroger’s ESG Report.
2024
2023
2022
Earlier
Responsible Business Strategy: Thriving Together
We recognize Kroger’s unique role in serving a range of community members. As an employer, food processor, retailer, healthcare provider and more, we have a responsibility to lead with purpose and create positive change for billions of people and the planet we call home.
Kroger’s Responsible Business strategy – Thriving Together – acts as our roadmap for improving our long-term performance and achieving our commitments. Our industry-leading initiatives work to create a better future for people, our planet and the interconnected systems on which we all depend for food and other essentials.
Learn more about our progress in Kroger’s ESG Report.
2024
2023
2022
Earlier
Our Responsible Business strategy reflects our aim to create shared value by working collectively to create a long-lasting food system. We focus on three pillars:
People
We want our associates, customers and communities to thrive. That’s why we’re helping build a world where everyone has access to nutritious, affordable foods every day.
The People pillar of our Responsible Business Strategy has two main topic areas: Advancing Food Access, Health & Safety, and creating a more Just & inclusive Economy. We’ve provided some key Responsible Business resources for each topic below.
Planet
As a responsible business, Kroger strives to protect the natural resources we depend on. We are focused on addressing our impacts and supporting resource conservation by eliminating food and operational waste, increasing efficiency across our company, and boosting the sustainability and resilience of our supply chain.
Planet
As a responsible business, Kroger strives to protect the natural resources we depend on. We are focused on addressing our impacts and supporting resource conservation by eliminating food and operational waste, increasing efficiency across our company, and boosting the sustainability and resilience of our supply chain.
Systems
Kroger offers a variety of foods and other essentials to meet our customers’ wide-ranging needs, preferences and budgets. Our strong Responsible Business governance aims to ensure that Kroger operates responsibly in a global supply chain with far-reaching implications and trade-offs for people and our planet.
People
Our Associates
Talent Attraction, Engagement & Retention
Labor Relations
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Associate Health, Safety & Well-Being
Our Customers
Food Access & Affordability
- Topic Overview
- Zero Hunger | Zero Waste
- The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation
- Affordable Fresh Food
- Local Communities
Customer Experience
Health & Nutrition
Planet
Climate Impact
Waste & Circularity
Waste
Food Waste
Package Sustainability
Biodiversity & Resource Conservation
Supply Chain Sustainability
- Topic Overview
- Sustainability Commitment
- Responsible Sourcing Framework
- Pollinator Protection Statement
- Nature-based Strategy: Strategy to Protect Pollinators & Biodiversity
- No-Deforestation Commitment
- Seafood Sustainability Policy
- WWF & Kroger: 2024 Seafood Sustainability Report
Water
Governance
Corporate Governance
Governance
Food & Product Safety
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Public Policy Practices
- Topic Overview
- Political Contribution Policy
- 2024 Political Contribution Annual Report
- 2023 Political Contribution Annual Report
- 2022 Political Contribution Annual Report
- 2021 Political Contribution Annual Report
- 2020 Political Contribution Annual Report
- 2019 Political Contribution Annual Report
Marketing Practices & Product Labeling
Responsible Supply Chain & Sourcing
Responsible Sourcing
- Topic Overview
- Responsible Sourcing Framework
- Vendor Code of Conduct
- Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Program
- Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator
- Kroger Small Business Resource Guide
- B2B Vendor Site
- Standard Vendor Agreement
- Our Brands Vendor Certification Policy Addendum
- Animal Welfare Policy
- Animal Welfare Progress Update
Human Rights & Social Compliance
- Topic Overview
- Social Compliance Assessment Guide
- Human Rights Policy
- Awareness of Salient Risks
- HRIA: Mixed Greens in California
- HRIA: Farmed Shrimp in India
Animal Welfare
