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                                 For Responsible Retailers and Everyday Shoppers

 
 

GROCERY OUTLET

"Grocer of the Month"
SustainableGrocer.com is pleased to announce that Costco has been selected as the 2009 Sustainable Grocer of the year.

Award winners are recognized for their efforts in the following areas which are listed in no particular order by an anonymous  panel of experts in the following fields: food, agriculture, retail, energy use, third party auditors, and sustainability practitioners.

 

  • Energy use
  • Environmental management
  • Food safety
  • Organic product offerings
  • Value to consumers
  • Insight into food supply chain
  • Recycling programs 
  • Efficient transportation
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Market Impact
  • Impact on employment
  • Employee well fair

SustainableGrocer.com© monitors sustainability practices within the food and grocery retail sector, and recognizes organizations which demonstrate responsible and verifiable steps towards more sustainable practices.