I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council — all about helping businesses set themselves up for growth in a changing retail landscape. My topic? The importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. The audience? Small-to-midsize businesses and startups, keenly focused on the essentials that would make
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid has published its fifth annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, detailing the company’s initiatives, focus areas, and progress over the past year. The four ESG pillars introduced in the 2021 report – Thriving Planet, Thriving Business, Thriving Workplace and Thriving Community – continue to act as the lens through which
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health announced Monday that Megan Maltenfort is the new vice president, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). “We are pleased to welcome Megan to the Cardinal Health family,” said Jessica Mayer, chief legal and compliance officer. “With her deep expertise in sustainability, Megan will be a strong partner in helping guide our
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Friday the release of its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report Healthy 2030 detailing how the company is helping create a healthier and more sustainable world. Karen Lynch “In 2021 we made significant progress towards our Healthy 2030 goals, with a particular focus on addressing health equity and protecting the environment,”
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) has released its fiscal 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance 2021 (ESG) Report, which outlines the company’s commitment to its four corporate responsibility pillars, Healthy Communities, Healthy Planet, Healthy and Inclusive Workplace and Sustainable Marketplace. The Report highlights the company’s work in health and vaccine equity while also
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report on Wednesday, sharing a new long-term ESG strategy and framework that the company said is designed to benefit people and the planet, and to help create a more resilient, equitable food system for tomorrow. “As a grocery retailer, Kroger is committed
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. said Monday that the company’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste efforts reduced its supermarket food waste footprint – the overall food waste it produced – by 9% in 2018. Kroger’s progress was outlined in its 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, also released on Monday. This is the company’s 13th