Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Bag-free checkouts since 2009 saved more than 550 million bags
- Local sourcing when available
- Prioritize products that have regenerative and sustainable agricultural practices, and support the quality of soil, water, air, and biodiversity.
Social Achievements
- In FY 2024 invested more than $7 million to offer free nutrition education services
- Committed to supporting our Crew's well-being through free nutrition education, compensation above minimum wage, discounts and store credit, and comprehensive benefits.
- Shared charitable gifts of $0.9 million from company donations and customer fundraising in FY 2024
- Product and in-kind donations to local food banks totaled more than $4 million in FY 2024
Governance Achievements
- Commitment to strong corporate governance
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- We only sell 100% USDA certified organic produce
- Meats naturally raised without hormones, antibiotics, or growth promoters
- We only sell free-range eggs or better
- We only offer pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products
- Grocery products must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial flavors, preservatives, or sweeteners (as defined in our standards), synthetic colors, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils