1、2025 Responsible Business ReportWe are pleased to share the Kroger Family of Companies latest progress on sustainability and community engagement for the 2024 reporting period with our stakeholders.Krogers Thriving Together strategy reflects how our company supports and serves our associates and cus
2、tomers every day,lifting up our neighbors and creating stronger communities.Our Responsible Business strategy includes a wide range of topics affecting people and our planet.Informed by a double materiality assessment and ongoing engagement with leaders inside and outside our company,these insights
3、help shape our approach and progress as outlined in this report.Our Thriving Together strategy continues to evolve over time to complement and integrate with Krogers core business and go-to-market strategy.We believe a strong,thriving company means stronger,thriving communities wherever we operate.S
4、trategic Oversight The Board of Directors oversees Krogers management approach to our Responsible Business strategy and key sustainability and social responsibility topics.Adedicated Public Responsibilities Committee of the Boardestablished in 1977engages leaders and reviews progress on the companys
5、 sustainability and social responsibility goals,including our Zero Hunger|ZeroWaste plan.Welcome to Our Report2 Introduction2 Welcome to Our Report3 About Kroger4 Our Business 5 Key Highlights6 Our Value Chain7 Our Approach8 Material Topics10 Thriving Together Strategy 11 Zero Hunger|Zero Waste Impa
6、ct Plan12 Zero Hunger|Zero Waste Progress13 2024 Progress Highlights14 Stakeholder Engagement15 Recognition 16 People17 2024 Highlights18 Our Associates 24 Our Customers28 Our Communities 32 Planet33 2024 Highlights34 Climate Impact38 Waste&Circularity43 Biodiversity&Resource Conservation47 Governan