Stop & Shop Releases First Corporate Social Responsibility Report
18 Abril 2024 - 8:00AM
Stop & Shop today published its first-ever Corporate Social
Responsibility Report, providing updates on its work to feed it
forward by promoting healthy living, helping neighbors in need,
protecting the planet, and by championing diversity and inclusion.
The inaugural report details Stop & Shop’s efforts and
accomplishments in 2023 and the retailer's continued commitment to
nourishing its associates, customers, and communities.
A few of the highlights captured in Stop & Shop’s 2023
Corporate Social Responsibility Report include the following:
- Reached a milestone of supporting
over 200 in-school pantries through the Stop & Shop School Food
Pantry Program, helping over 40,000 children and their families
with consistent access to healthy foods.
- We are proud of our story, what we
have achieved, and what is to come... As part of its focus to
protect the planet and be a sustainable retailer, Stop & Shop
diverted more than 78% of its total food and non-food waste from
landfill through recycling programs, and donated over 21M pounds of
food to local food banks.
- To support wellness in its
neighborhoods, Stop & Shop Nutrition Partners, a team of
registered dietitians, reached thousands of customers by hosting
358 educational workshops & webinars, and the Stop & Shop
Pharmacy team administered over 300,000 immunizations.
- Stop & Shop Associate Resource
Groups organized more than 40 events throughout the year,
celebrating diversity within the organization and in local
communities, plus associates contributed over 2,000 volunteer hours
in November’s Month of Giving, showcasing how they care for our
neighbors in need.
“At the heart of Stop & Shop is the tireless effort and care
our associates put into serving our local customers and supporting
our communities. Our responsibility goes far beyond our aisles, and
we are committed to making a positive impact on those that we
serve,” said Gordon Reid, President, Stop & Shop. “Every page
of the report reflects our dedication to nourishing a better
tomorrow. We are proud of the accomplishments we achieved in 2023
and thank those who helped us reach them.”
To access Stop & Shop’s full corporate responsibility
report, visit https://i5.peapod.com/c/pdfs/CSRReport_2023.pdf
About Stop & Shop: A neighborhood grocer
for more than 100 years, Stop & Shop offers a wide assortment
with a focus on fresh, healthy options at a great value. Stop &
Shop's GO Rewards loyalty program delivers personalized offers and
allows customers to earn points that can be redeemed for gas or
groceries every time they shop. Stop & Shop customers can
choose how and where they want to shop - whether in-store or online
for delivery or same day pickup. The company is committed to making
an impact in its communities by fighting hunger, supporting our
troops, and investing in pediatric cancer research to help find a
cure. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC is an Ahold
Delhaize USA Company and employs 58,000 associates and operates
nearly 400 stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode
Island, New York and New Jersey. To learn more about Stop &
Shop, visit www.stopandshop.com
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Contact:
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