Meijer
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:939,844 MWh/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
- Community
Environmental Achievements
- Exceeded 50% carbon emissions reduction goal (compared to 2018) one year ahead of schedule.
- Diverted 10 million pounds of potential food waste from landfills through partnership with Flashfood (first retailer to reach this milestone).
Social Achievements
- Named a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year.
- Doubled participation rate in free education program offering access to online universities.
- Launched new Medicare Advantage Plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Governance Achievements
- Engaged 29 accountable compliance officers (ACOs) across the organization.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Inflation impacting family budgets.
- Food insecurity across the Midwest.
Mitigation Strategies
- Lowered prices on everyday products.
- Increased annual contribution to Simply Give program by $1 million, providing 4 million meals.
- Expanded partnership with EVgo Inc. to install fast charging stations at Meijer locations.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- GROW Academy program for small business owners
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- GreenChill Program recognition (lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate)