{"id":391633,"date":"2020-12-02T08:03:45","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T13:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=391633"},"modified":"2020-12-02T08:03:45","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T13:03:45","slug":"kroger-named-to-dow-jones-sustainability-index-for-eighth-consecutive-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/kroger-named-to-dow-jones-sustainability-index-for-eighth-consecutive-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Kroger Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Eighth Consecutive Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n CINCINNATI<\/span>, Dec. 2, 2020<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced it was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability\u2122 North America Index (DJSI) for the eighth consecutive year, alongside other prominent companies noted for their commitment to sustainable business practices.<\/p>\n

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DJSI comprises North American sustainability leaders as identified by Sustainable Asset Management (SAM). It represents the top 20% of the largest 600 North American companies in the S&P Global BMI based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria.<\/p>\n

“Kroger is committed to uplifting our associates, customers and communities, protecting our planet and living our purpose to feed the human spirit,” said Denise Osterhues<\/span>, Kroger’s senior director of sustainability and social impact. “It’s always an honor to be included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and our eighth consecutive inclusion validates the progress the Kroger team is making to improve our performance today and help build a more sustainable and equitable food system for the future, particularly through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste<\/a> social impact plan.” <\/p>\n

Specifically, Kroger achieved a fourth consecutive increase in its total DJSI score as well as year-over-year improvements in the Governance & Economic, Environmental and Social index dimensions. These improvements reflect the company’s incremental focus on environmental performance improvements; analysis and long-term target-setting; ESG integration, reporting and disclosure; workforce development and engagement; supply chain governance and responsible sourcing; and positive social impact and philanthropy. <\/p>\n

Kroger’s ranking was driven by efforts outlined in the company’s 2020 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) report<\/a>. Key three-year performance trends are highlighted in the company’s 2020 Goals<\/a> update. <\/p>\n

Kroger continues to focus on future long-term targets, including: <\/p>\n