Kroger
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Kroger
The Kroger Company is an American retail company that operates supermarkets and multi-department stores throughout the United States, providing fresh products and services to customers. It is the largest supermarket operator in the U.S. by revenue.
Positive signals
Kroger received an ESG Score from S&P Global, reflecting its management of material ESG risks and opportunities, including environmental impact and social responsibility.
Sustainalytics' 2025 ESG Risk Rating for Kroger identifies the company as actively managing material ESG risks, with a focus on food safety, labor practices, and supply chain management.
Kroger has directed 2.3 billion meals to communities through its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative, including $1 billion in charitable support and the rescue of 500 million pounds of surplus fresh food from Kroger stores to help end hunger as of September 2022.
Kroger has formally committed to set a more aggressive greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 1.5°C climate scenario and including a new Scope 3 supply chain emissions reduction goal.
Concerns
Investigation into CEO's personal conduct
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Source →CEO resignation following ethics investigation
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Source →Kroger acknowledges in its SEC filings that it may face criticism and reputational risk due to 'anti-ESG' sentiment, which could impact stakeholder trust and its ability to implement ESG initiatives.
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