Purpose & Promise
At Kroger, Fresh for Everyone™ is more than a brand promise. Our commitment to Zero Hunger | Zero Waste sits at the center of everything we do. It is a fundamental absurdity that while America throws away nearly 40% of the food we create, one in eight people go to bed hungry.
We know we can help change that reality.
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Our Vision for Impact
Kroger is committed to building healthier communities. We use our size and scale to achieve meaningful change in the neighborhoods we serve as well as throughout our value chain.
Our Vision for Impact
Kroger is committed to building healthier communities. We use our size and scale to achieve meaningful change in the neighborhoods we serve as well as throughout our value chain.
Impact Headlines
1977
Established an industry-leading Public Responsibilities Committee of the Board of Directors to oversee key topics
1978
Kroger is a visionary partner and founding member of Feeding America
2006
Published first annual Sustainability Report
2008
Completed first carbon footprint
2009
Launched work with World Wildlife Fund to advance seafood sustainability
2016
Published first GRI-aligned sustainability report
2017
Refined our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit and introduced our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste action plan
2018
Completed first stakeholder-informed materiality assessment; food waste footprint
2019
Launched purposed linked brand promise: Fresh for Everyone
2020
Introduced Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Set goal to reduce GHG emissions by 30% by 2030. Set new 2030 sustainable packaging goals
2021
Published new Human Rights Policy
2022
Committed to set a sustainable agriculture goal
Responsible Business Strategy: Thriving Together
We recognize Kroger’s unique role in serving communities across America. 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 for the planet we call home.
Kroger’s Responsible Business strategy – Thriving Together – is our roadmap to achieve long-term performance goals and commitments. Our industry-leading initiatives work to create a better future for people, our planet and aim to build more resilient natural systems.
Learn more about how we are achieving this goal with the new Report and our Reporting Hub.
People
Helping Billions Live Healthier, More Sustainable Lifestyles
Food Access, Health & Safety
Opportunities for Everyone to Thrive
We foster a culture of diversity and inclusion for all through responsible employment practices and recruiting, education and leadership training, career advancement, and collaborations with diverse organizations.
View our Statement on Pay Equity.
Planet
Protecting and restoring natural resources
Climate Impact
We support the transition to a lower-carbon economy by implementing energy management best practices and investing in green energy. We continue to work to reduce our GHG emissions, working toward our 2030 goals.
Resource Conservation
We implement waste and food waste diversion programs across our operations to achieve zero-waste goals; manage water use responsibly; and engage partners to achieve more sustainable packaging. Our Brands offer customers affordable options for natural, organic, Fair Trade Certified, and plant-based products.
Planet
Protecting and Restoring Natural Resources
Climate Impact
We support the transition to a lower-carbon economy by implementing energy management best practices and investing in green energy. We continue to work to reduce our GHG emissions, working toward our 2030 goals.
Resource Conservation
We implement waste and food waste diversion programs across our operations to achieve zero-waste goals; manage water use responsibly; and engage partners to achieve more sustainable packaging. Our Brands offer customers affordable options for natural, organic, Fair Trade Certified, and plant-based products.
Systems
Building more responsible and inclusive global systems
Business Integration
Kroger’s focus on creating healthier communities gives business leaders, suppliers and other partners clear expectations for performance.
Responsible & Resilient Systems
We work across our global supply chain to create change. We’re committed to engaging with suppliers and monitoring compliance with responsible sourcing standards, including respecting human rights and building long-lasting food production systems.
Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Action Plan
Our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan informs our decision-making to support healthier lifestyles for people and the communities we serve. Since its inception in 2017, the company has directed a total of $1.65 billion in food and funds to help end hunger, including 2.3 billion meals to feed people.
By redirecting surplus food and meals to people in our communities, funding nonprofit organizations that provide meals and related services and investing in innovative startups, we aim to inspire industry-wide change.
Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Action Plan
Our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan informs our decision-making to support healthier lifestyles for people and the communities we serve. Since its inception in 2017, the company has directed a total of $1.65 billion in food and funds to help end hunger, including 2.3 billion meals to feed people.
By redirecting surplus food and meals to people in our communities, funding nonprofit organizations that provide meals and related services and investing in innovative startups, we aim to inspire industry-wide change.
Associates
Kroger offers accessible employment, competitive benefits - from great pay and perks to healthcare and more - and leadership opportunities to grow and build a rewarding career.
Join Our TeamCommunities
More than $340 million in annual giving at national local levels supports nonprofit organizations aligned with our mission and the causes our customers care about most.
See How We HelpSuppliers
We establish clear expectations and standards for all suppliers to improve performance beyond our own operations and help create a more responsible global supply chain.
See How We Work Together
