Kroger makes a sustainable change in the recent 2020 ESG report by announcing that all of its private-label products will be packaged in environmentally friendly ways. The grocery store company plans to achieve 100% entirely recyclable, reusable, and compostable packaging by the year 2030.
All of the 'Our Brand' products will pivot to this overall goal and the baseline product packaging footprint will be conducted to do so. In addition to this initiative, Kroger is also planning to reduce the entire enterprisewide greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by the year 203 as well. This will also help eliminate tropical deforestation in the products and raw materials that it sources to the manufacturing facilities. Since the pandemic, this initiative became more urgent to provide a safe environment.
Sustainable Grocery Packaging
Kroger Switches all Private-Label Products to Eco-Friendly Packages
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Packaging - There is a growing trend towards eco-friendly packaging as businesses strive to reduce their environmental impact.
2. Recyclable, Reusable, and Compostable Packaging - The demand for packaging that is recyclable, reusable, and compostable is increasing as consumers become more conscious of their environmental footprint.
3. Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a key trend as companies aim to mitigate climate change and meet sustainability goals.
Industry Implications
1. Grocery Retail - The grocery retail industry is being disrupted by the shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly packaging.
2. Packaging Manufacturing - The packaging manufacturing industry has opportunities for innovation in developing and producing recyclable, reusable, and compostable packaging solutions.
3. Sustainability Consulting - The sustainability consulting industry can assist businesses in achieving their goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing eco-friendly packaging strategies.