Sustainability

Sprouts highlights climate initiatives, including smaller stores
In its annual ESG report, Sprouts said its new store prototype is 23% smaller, which will help it reduce emissions on a per-store basis.
Deadline Extended: Nominate sustainability initiatives for the Retail Sustainability Awards
Know a retailer, brand or individual making the retail industry more sustainable? Nominations for the eight categories of Retail Sustainability Awards are free and open until June 15.

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Loblaw will purchase 5 hydrogen fuel cell trucks
The latest sustainability effort by the Canadian retail giant will enable long-haul trips with zero carbon emissions.
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Loblaw to cut carbon emissions by 17%
The retailer will employ renewable energy — wind, solar and water — in Alberta, Canada, cutting its emissions.
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Kroger expands product selection with upcycled ingredients
The grocer also says more than 1 million pieces of its Our Brands packaging have been recycled since 2020.
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Balancing affordability and sustainability to meet customer needs
Consumers want sustainable products at an affordable price point, and they expect retailers to make it easier to make sustainable purchases by reducing their costs.
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Retail Leader and RIS News launch inaugural Retail Sustainability Awards
The Retail Sustainability Awards, hosted by RIS News and Retail Leader, will take place in September at the first Value Chain Tech event in Seattle.
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Climate- and health-conscious shoppers turn to plant-based foods
Consumers consider the environmental impact more when shopping in grocery stores than when purchasing food in restaurants or online.
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Sustainability drives CPG purchasing
Shoppers — especially younger generations — are seeing and trying more new products with sustainable benefits than in the past.
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Consumer research snapshot: High-income EV owners more likely to interact with brands
A relatively low share of electric car owners think rising prices, inflation and cost of living are issues that need to be addressed.
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Consumers struggle to name eco-friendly, diverse brands
Shoppers are leery of greenwashing, and authenticity and brand alignment are key for purpose efforts.
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How retailers can use renewable energy to meet ESG goals
From using LED bulbs to switching completely to solar, retailers are investing in sustainable, clean energy as part of an ESG strategy.
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Consumer research snapshot: Consumers shift dollars to CPGs with ESG-related claims
Higher-priced sustainable products can turn sustainability into a luxury for consumers forced to make tradeoffs between living sustainably and how they spend their limited budget.
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Sprouts Farmers Market ditching plastic bags
The grocer says it will phase out the use of plastic bags at its stores by the end of this year.

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