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Kroger Named a "World's Most Trustworthy" Company by Newsweek

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Kroger (NYSE: KR) has been recognized by Newsweek as one of the "World's Most Trustworthy Companies" for 2024. This recognition is based on an independent survey of over 70,000 participants, evaluating companies that have earned the confidence of consumers, investors, and employees. Kroger's chairman and CEO, Rodney McMullen, attributes this trust to the company's Fresh for Everyone promise and the dedication of its associates.

The retailer is also known for its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan, which has directed more than 3.4 billion meals to end hunger since 2017. Kroger aims to donate 10 billion meals by 2030, following the completion of its merger with Albertsons Cos. Additionally, Kroger has been recognized for its workplace culture, diversity initiatives, and commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) è stata riconosciuta da Newsweek come una delle "Aziende più affidabili del Mondo" per il 2024. Questo riconoscimento è basato su un'indagine indipendente condotta su oltre 70.000 partecipanti, che ha valutato le aziende che hanno guadagnato la fiducia di consumatori, investitori e dipendenti. Il presidente e CEO di Kroger, Rodney McMullen, attribuisce questa fiducia alla promessa Fresh for Everyone dell'azienda e alla dedizione dei suoi collaboratori.

Il rivenditore è anche conosciuto per il suo piano d'impatto Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, che dal 2017 ha diretto oltre 3,4 miliardi di pasti per combattere la fame. Kroger mira a donare 10 miliardi di pasti entro il 2030, a seguito del completamento della sua fusione con Albertsons Cos. Inoltre, Kroger è stata riconosciuta per la sua cultura lavorativa, le iniziative di diversità e l'impegno nella creazione di un ambiente inclusivo per tutti i dipendenti.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) ha sido reconocida por Newsweek como una de las "Empresas más confiables del Mundo" para 2024. Este reconocimiento se basa en una encuesta independiente realizada a más de 70,000 participantes, evaluando empresas que han ganado la confianza de consumidores, inversores y empleados. Rodney McMullen, presidente y CEO de Kroger, atribuye esta confianza a la promesa Fresh for Everyone de la compañía y a la dedicación de sus asociados.

El minorista también es conocido por su plan de impacto Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, que ha dirigido más de 3.4 mil millones de comidas para acabar con el hambre desde 2017. Kroger tiene como objetivo donar 10 mil millones de comidas para 2030, tras la finalización de su fusión con Albertsons Cos. Además, Kroger ha sido reconocida por su cultura laboral, iniciativas de diversidad y compromiso con la creación de un entorno inclusivo para todos los empleados.

Kroger (NYSE: KR)는 Newsweek에 의해 2024년 "세계에서 가장 신뢰받는 기업" 중 하나로 선정되었습니다. 이 인정은 소비자, 투자자 및 직원의 신뢰를 얻은 회사를 평가하기 위해 70,000명 이상의 참여자를 대상으로 한 독립 설문조사를 기반으로 합니다. Kroger의 회장 겸 CEO인 로드니 맥멀렌은 이 신뢰를 회사의 모두를 위한 신선함(Fresh for Everyone) 약속과 직원들의 헌신에 돌리고 있습니다.

이 소매업체는 또한 2017년 이후로 34억 개 이상의 식사를 기부하여 기아 문제 해결을 위한 제로 헝거 | 제로 웨이스트(Zero Hunger | Zero Waste) 영향 계획으로 잘 알려져 있습니다. Kroger는 Albertsons Cos.와의 합병 완료 후 2030년까지 100억 개의 식사를 기부하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 추가로, Kroger는 직장 문화, 다양성 이니셔티브 및 모든 직원을 위한 포용적인 환경 조성에 대한 약속으로도 인정받고 있습니다.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) a été reconnue par Newsweek comme l'une des "entreprises les plus dignes de confiance au monde" pour 2024. Cette reconnaissance repose sur une enquête indépendante réalisée auprès de plus de 70 000 participants, évaluant les entreprises qui ont gagné la confiance des consommateurs, des investisseurs et des employés. Rodney McMullen, président et PDG de Kroger, attribue cette confiance à la promesse Fresh for Everyone de l'entreprise et au dévouement de ses collaborateurs.

Le détaillant est également connu pour son plan d'impact Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, qui a permis de diriger plus de 3,4 milliards de repas pour lutter contre la faim depuis 2017. Kroger vise à donner 10 milliards de repas d'ici 2030, après l'achèvement de sa fusion avec Albertsons Cos. De plus, Kroger a été reconnue pour sa culture de travail, ses initiatives en matière de diversité et son engagement à créer un environnement inclusif pour tous les employés.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) wurde von Newsweek als eines der "vertrauenswürdigsten Unternehmen der Welt" für 2024 anerkannt. Diese Auszeichnung basiert auf einer unabhängigen Umfrage unter über 70.000 Teilnehmern, die Unternehmen bewertet, die das Vertrauen von Verbrauchern, Investoren und Mitarbeitern gewonnen haben. Rodney McMullen, Vorsitzender und CEO von Kroger, führt dieses Vertrauen auf das Fresh for Everyone-Versprechen des Unternehmens und das Engagement seiner Mitarbeiter zurück.

Der Einzelhändler ist auch bekannt für seinen Zero Hunger | Zero Waste-Impact-Plan, der seit 2017 mehr als 3,4 Milliarden Mahlzeiten zur Bekämpfung von Hunger bereitgestellt hat. Kroger strebt an, bis 2030 10 Milliarden Mahlzeiten zu spenden, nach Abschluss der Fusion mit Albertsons Cos. Darüber hinaus wurde Kroger für seine Arbeitskultur, Diversitätsinitiativen und das Engagement für die Schaffung einer integrativen Umgebung für alle Mitarbeiter anerkannt.

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  • Recognition as one of the "World's Most Trustworthy Companies" by Newsweek
  • Successful implementation of Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan, directing 3.4 billion meals to end hunger
  • Goal to donate 10 billion meals by 2030 upon completion of merger with Albertsons Cos.
  • Multiple workplace awards recognizing diversity, inclusivity, and employee satisfaction
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Retailer recognized for earning the confidence of consumers, investors and associates

CINCINNATI, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of "World's Most Trustworthy Companies" for 2024. Newsweek recognizes the top 1,000 most trustworthy companies across the globe, spanning 23 industries and 20 countries.

"Our Fresh for Everyone promise reflects Kroger's commitment that customers can trust the quality, value and freshness of every item they purchase," said Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "The incredible trust placed in us is a testament to our outstanding associates and their dedication and passion for serving our customers and communities every day."

Newsweek's list recognizes companies that have earned the confidence of consumers, investors and employees by producing quality products, paying associates fair wages and appointing effective leaders. The ranking is based on an independent survey of more than 70,000 participants and 230,000 evaluations from customers, investors and employees.

Kroger is committed to supporting healthy, thriving communities through its signature Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan. Since launching the impact plan in 2017, Kroger has directed more than 3.4 billion meals to end hunger and plans to donate 10 billion meals by 2030, upon completion of the merger with Albertsons Cos. The retailer has provided $1.5 billion to support hunger relief, including nearly 700 million pounds of surplus fresh food donations from Kroger Family of Stores.  

To learn more about Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, visit here.

Kroger, recognized for its industry-leading benefits, culture and commitment to creating a workplace that respects and values every community, has been named a top place to work by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN™, was honored by Handshake for excellence in early career hiring, named a best workplace for diverse professionals by Mogul, earned recognition from Newsweek as One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and ranked among Computerworld's Top 100 best places to work in IT.

About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies nearly 420,000 associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.

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What recognition did Kroger (KR) receive from Newsweek in 2024?

Kroger (KR) was recognized by Newsweek as one of the "World's Most Trustworthy Companies" for 2024.

How many meals has Kroger (KR) directed to end hunger through its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan?

Kroger (KR) has directed more than 3.4 billion meals to end hunger since launching the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan in 2017.

What is Kroger's (KR) goal for meal donations by 2030?

Kroger (KR) plans to donate 10 billion meals by 2030, upon completion of its merger with Albertsons Cos.

What workplace recognitions has Kroger (KR) received recently?

Kroger (KR) has been recognized by various organizations for its workplace culture, including awards for diversity, early career hiring, and being a top workplace for IT professionals.

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