Kroger Co

Common Name
Kroger
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Employees
409,000
Ticker
KR
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Kroger Co., a leading grocery retailer in the United States, operates a vast chain of supermarkets and multi-department stores. With its origins tracing back to 1883, Kroger has grown to become one of...

Kroger Waste Data Preview

In 2022, Kroger conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Kroger's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2022, Kroger generated a total of 2,852,141 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 81.89% of Kroger's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 18.11% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Kroger's Waste Recovery Rate

82%

How much of Kroger's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2022, Kroger reported a total waste generation of 2,852,141 metric tonnes, of which 81.89% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Kroger has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Kroger reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2022, Kroger's total waste generation has increased by 7.96%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Over the same period, Kroger's waste recovery rate increased by 2.93%.

Kroger’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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