Kroger Sustainability Profile
The Kroger Co., commonly known as Kroger, is a leading American retail giant headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1883, Kroger has grown to become one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, operating over 2,700 stores across various regions, including the Midwest, South, and West. Kroger primarily operates in the grocery industry, offering a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, and bakery items, alongside pharmacy and fuel services. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Kroger has achieved significant milestones, such as the introduction of its private label brands and innovative technology in grocery shopping. As a pioneer in the industry, Kroger continues to adapt and thrive, making it a household name in American retail.
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Kroger's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kroger reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,081,613,000 kg CO2e, which includes 2,288,734,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,739,997,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,909,850,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes. Kroger has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. This goal is part of their broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce their environmental impact. Additionally, Kroger has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from their operations by 73% through the use of renewable natural gas fuel, specifically targeting their diesel truck fleet in the Northwest. Kroger's initiatives also include a goal to create electricity savings of 40% by 2020 from a 2000 baseline, focusing on reducing energy usage and associated carbon impacts, particularly from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Overall, Kroger's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear focus on reducing emissions across all operational scopes.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,505,002,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,063,977,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,350,902,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kroger's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Kroger has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
