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Kroger

  • Retail, Supermarkets & grocery
  • Stati Uniti d'America

  • The Kroger Co. is a publicly listed company that operates retail stores across the United States.

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Indicators

ETP Member ? Is this company a listed member of the Ethical Tea Partnership.

ETI Member ? Is this company a listed member of the Ethical Trading Initiative.

IDH Living Wage Commitment ? Has this company joined the sustainable trade initiative’s living wage call to action.

BHRRC project: 2021 tea supply chain survey actions ?

Information in this section obtained through company survey responses, public statements and/or policies. Implementation of actions not verified by suppliers, workers, HRDs or affected communities.

View Methodology BHRRC project: 2021 tea supply chain survey Tracker

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Not linking wages to minimum plucking quantities

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Yes

Protection of freedom of association

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Yes

Payment of minimum wages

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Yes

Equal pay for equal work

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Yes*

Severance process and entitlements

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No

Maternity leave with pay

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No

Sick leave with pay

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Yes

Protection against violence & harassment

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Yes*

Access to safe water & sanitation

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Yes*

Reduction in use of hazardous materials

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Procure certified tea

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Benchmark rankings

KnowTheChain Food & Beverage 2020
? KnowTheChain is a resource for companies and investors to understand and address forced labour risks within their global supply chains.
25 / 100
KnowTheChain Food & Beverage 2023
? KnowTheChain is a resource for companies and investors to understand and address forced labour risks within their global supply chains.
14 / 100
Oxfam Supermarket Scorecard 2020
? The percentage score awarded based on the assessment of 16 global supermarket brands’ policies and practices, scored across four indicators.
5 / 100

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