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04/20/2023

Save A Lot Unveils Its First ESG Report

The grocer outlines several key initiatives related to its employees, the communities its serves and efforts to protect the environment.
Greg Sleter
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Save A Lot has released its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, detailing the company’s progress in creating value for key stakeholders by developing and maintaining a sustainable business model. 

According to the company, the release of the report marks Save A Lot’s first steps in communicating practices in place to address team members, retail partners, customers and communities and lays the foundation for more fully integrating a value-creation philosophy into the Company’s go-forward business approach.

“At our core, Save A Lot is a business that exists to be a solution by providing access to fresh, affordable and healthy foods to families,” said Leon Bergmann, Save A Lot CEO. “Community is wired into the very heart and soul of our business model, which is comprised of more than 180 small and medium-sized business owners who own and operate locations across the country. We are committed to identifying and prioritizing ways we can continue to make a positive impact for team members, retail partners and customers, while also taking action to support sustainability for the environment and the company itself.”

Highlights from the report include:

  • Detail about Save A Lot’s culture for supporting team members through hiring, engagement, training and total rewards
  • An overview of Save A Lot’s locally owned and operated business model, and how retail partners and stores are engaging directly with the communities they serve
  • Data on the steps the company is taking to proactively manage energy, emissions and waste across its distribution network
  • Save A Lot’s approach to corporate governance and long-term brand protection