EMERYVILLE, CA - Grocery Outlet recently announced a first for its sustainability efforts. The retailer has published its first annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, which covers its progress during fiscal year 2022.
“At Grocery Outlet, our mission of Touching Lives for the Better has been core to the business from the start, and fulfilling this purpose has resulted in positive environmental and social impacts throughout our 77-year history. We are proud of the work we have done, and we are excited to highlight our ESG strategy through our first report,” said RJ Sheedy, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Member.
Grocery Outlet’s inaugural ESG Report demonstrates its mission of Touching Lives for the Better, focusing on the positive impact the company has on its communities, people, and planet.
According to a press release, the seven key impact areas highlighted in the report are:
- Saving Customers Money: Grocery Outlet’s discounts and bargains save customers money, enabling them to save for life’s other expenses
- Providing Affordable Quality Food: Grocery Outlet increases food access in its communities by providing customers with affordable quality food from trusted, name-brand suppliers
- Giving Back: Grocery Outlet partners with its Independent Operators to give back to its communities by supporting local food banks, educational programs, and other initiatives that uplift and empower those in need
- Providing Opportunities to Independent Operators: Grocery Outlet creates unique opportunities for Independent Operators to be local business owners and entrepreneurs
- Providing Opportunities for Employees: Grocery Outlet’s focus on its values and culture, as well as its equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, help to create opportunities for its employees to grow and thrive
- Reducing Food Waste: Grocery Outlet’s opportunistic sourcing model enables it to reduce food waste in partnership with its suppliers and Independent Operators
- Improving Operational Efficiency: By improving operational efficiency, Grocery Outlet strives to reduce its environmental impacts on energy use, food waste, and carbon emissions
We applaud these conscious efforts made by Grocery Outlet in the past year and look forward to what the company accomplishes next.
