Sustainability:
Taking Good Care

Sustainability:
Taking Good Care

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We believe that doing good extends beyond selling healthy products. Learn more about all the ways we’re working to take good care of our planet, people and local communities through our sustainability initiatives. To learn more, please download and read our 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
Download 2022 ESG Report

Planet

We’re committed to our environment and operating our business in a way that reduces our carbon footprint, limits natural resource use and diverts waste from landfills.

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7%

reduction of carbon
emissions per sq. ft.
over a 2019 baseline.

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69%

landfill diversion
rate

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87%

of food waste
recovered

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26M

meals donated

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800K

pounds of plastic
recycled

Zero Waste

With programs that divert groceries to hungry families and route compostable food back into our agriculture system, we’re committed to eliminating waste and fighting hunger in the communities we serve.

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Packaging & Plastics

Through single-use plastic elimination initiatives, a wide variety of bulk product offerings and in-store recycling programs, we’re integrating a circular approach to sustainability that reduces waste in our communities.

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Care for the Climate

Caring for the climate starts with reducing our carbon footprint in our stores and supply chain. From investments in green building practices and transportation, to supporting lower carbon intensive products, we’re moving toward a low-carbon economy.

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Products

We take great care in sourcing products that contribute to a sustainable,
equitable and humane supply chain.

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100%

of eggs are cage-free
or better

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250+

local growers providing
seasonal produce

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100%

of seafood is
responsibly sourced

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50%

of products with a
social or environmental
attribute

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100%

of Sprouts Brand chicken
and pork are raised
without antibiotics

Responsibly Sourced Seafood

We’re proud to source from fisheries committed to preserving and protecting the health of marine and freshwater ecosystems and the well-being of fishery-dependent communities with 100% traceability, safe working conditions and minimal environmental impact.

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Animal Welfare

Ensuring the welfare of farm animals throughout our supply chain means we’re committed to the highest standards of responsible sourcing and we regularly engage our suppliers to help drive industry improvements.

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Locally Grown Produce

We’re happy to go the extra mile, so your produce doesn’t have to. Sourcing from local and regional farmers ensures we’re supporting our communities and providing the best, peak-of-season produce possible.

Meet the Growers

People

We’re passionate about taking care of people from our team members
and suppliers to our customers and local communities.

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$3M

awarded to nonprofits
supporting school gardening & nutrition
education

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48%

of all team members
are racially/ethnically
diverse

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24%

of team members promoted

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$18.99

avg. hourly wage for
store team members

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75

Sprouts scholarships
awarded to team members and
dependents

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation

The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation is helping kids grow healthy through nutrition education and hands-on gardening programs that bring learning to life. Since 2015, we’ve provided 3M students with nutrition education, built 160 school and community gardens, and awarded $18M in grants.

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Team Member Development

Through a set of shared values and a passion for their careers, Sprouts team members are developed to take advantage of training, promotion and scholarship opportunities that make Sprouts a better, healthy place to work.

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Valuing Diversity

As an equal-opportunity employer, we provide an inclusive, respectful and caring work culture where diversity thrives and Team Member Resource Groups help bridge connections and develop future leaders across the organization.

Corporate Governance

We pride ourselves on operating with integrity, accountability and transparency.

Green Checkmark AAA MSCI ESG Rating

on a scale of AAA – CCC

Green Checkmark Top 100 Most Sustainable Companies

by Corporate Knights

Green Checkmark Established Commitment to Human Rights

with Board oversight

Green Checkmark Formed Risk Committee of our Board

to oversee enterprise risk management

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