Kroger sustains environmental efforts

Cincinnati —The Kroger Co. is sustaining efforts to be more environmentally sound and humane in its business practices.

The grocery giant released its 2015 sustainability report, which included 33,000 tons of waste recycled at 1.061 stores in 2015, a 12% year-over-year increase.

Other highlights from the report include:

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  Kroger has recycled 200 million pounds of plastic since 2008, a 125% increase.


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  Energy and carbon consumption has fallen 35% since 2000.


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  Fleet productivity has improved more than 41% since 2008.


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  Since 2009, Kroger has achieved 100% best aquaculture practice rating, 100% ISSF certification for canned tuna and 86% sustainability for sourcing of wild-caught fish.