Grocery Outlet Holding Corp..
GO.US | Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. operates as a high-growth, extreme value retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products sold through a network of independently operated stores. The company offers a wide assortment of products, including groceries, produce, meat, deli, dairy, beer and wi...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence available to assess Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. on Better Health for All.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. operates as a grocery retailer and does not offer lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers.
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Therefore, most KPIs related to 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' are not applicable. The company does not have a loan or insurance book, nor does it generate revenue from high-cost financial products or penalty fees.
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There is no evidence of customer finance data, fair lending compliance history, or debt products for consumers to evaluate.
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While Grocery Outlet's business model provides affordable nutrition and creates entrepreneurial opportunities for independent operators, and the company donated over $4.8 million to the Independence from Hunger Campaign in 2024, this information does not align with the specific quantitative thresholds for financial inclusion, wealth-building outcomes, or profit reinvestment in community finance as defined by the rubric for financial institutions.
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The lawsuits regarding deceptive pricing practices pertain to grocery items, not financial products or services.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No evidence available to assess Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific, quantitative evidence was found in the provided articles regarding Grocery Outlet's fair trade certifications, supply chain audit frequency, incidents of forced or child labor, traceability coverage, remediation speed for violations, ethical clause coverage in supplier contracts, share of spend on high-risk materials, or supplier diversity spend. The articles primarily focus on general company information, store operations, customer savings, and community campaigns not directly related to ethical sourcing practices.
Honest & Fair Business
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The company's board includes 8 out of 10 diverse independent directors, representing 80% of the board.
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No specific data is available regarding regulatory fines, transparency index scores, whistleblower policy details, financial restatements, audit coverage, ESG controversy scores, complaint resolution times, anti-corruption policy strength, or third-party verification of ethical claims.
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Kind to Animals
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Grocery Outlet received an "F" grade in a September 2023 report and "Zero points" in the August 2024 ASPCA Supermarket Scorecard.
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These reports assess commitments to farm animal welfare, specifically regarding cage-free eggs, gestation crate-free pork, and alignment with the Better Chicken Commitment.
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The company is among five supermarkets that have not adopted public policies to address farm animal welfare issues.
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No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Grocery Outlet was fined $392,000 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for selling unregistered sterilizing and disinfectant products between October 2020 and May 2021.
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In its supply chain, 63% of third-party carrier partners are SmartWay certified.
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The company contributed to avoiding more than 762 million pounds of food waste in 2024 and donated 3.3 million pounds of groceries to food banks in the same year, representing a more than 60% increase over 2023.
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All stores utilize an energy management system and timed heating and lighting controls, and there was a 73% increase in stores using efficient CO2 refrigeration.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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No evidence available to assess Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. on Safe & Smart Tech.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Grocery Outlet has implemented several waste reduction initiatives, including avoiding over 762 million pounds of food waste in 2024 and donating 3.3 million pounds of food to food banks in 2024, a 60% increase from 2023.
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Additionally, 73% of stores utilize climate-friendly CO2 refrigeration systems, 100% of stores use energy management systems, and 63% of third-party carrier partners are EPA SmartWay certified.
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No specific waste disposal violations or fines were mentioned in the provided reports for the reporting period.
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