The Kroger Co. says it is included in the 2024 Axios Harris Poll 100, an annual ranking of the reputations of the most visible companies in the U.S.
“I am incredibly proud of our outstanding associates whose unfailing dedication to serving communities across America with honesty, integrity and respect earned this designation,” Rodney McMullen, Kroger chairman and CEO, said in a news release. “Providing our customers with the food they need to thrive is more than a mission; it is a responsibility to keep prices low and help families put fresh, affordable food on their tables every day. We do not take for granted the trust placed in us to feed America.”
The Axios Harris Poll is a ranking of the reputations of companies most on the minds of U.S. residents, with a framework used by Harris since 1999, according to the release. Through the survey, respondents evaluate reputations against key dimensions such as ethics, trust, vision and products and services. Kroger says it has regularly received high marks on the survey, consistently ranking among the country’s most visible and trusted companies.
Kroger said its committed to supporting healthy, thriving communities through its signature Zero Hunger, Zero Waste impact plan. Since launching the initiative in 2017, the retailer has provided $1.5 billion to support hunger relief, which includes 696 million pounds of surplus fresh food rescued, totaling more than 3.4 billion meals directed to communities, the release said.
“Kroger’s continual ranking on the Axios Harris Poll 100 is a testament to the company’s relentless commitment to do more good for more communities by expanding access to fresh, affordable food for customers and job and career opportunities for associates,” Keith Dailey, group vice president of corporate affairs for Kroger, said in the release. “This survey underscores Kroger’s role in making meaningful, positive impact in our communities every day.”
Kroger said its proposed merger with Albertsons Cos. will provide even more meaningful and measurable benefits to associates, customers and communities. The grocer said the combined company would deliver lower prices and more choices for customers, provide stable and fulfilling employment for associates from every walk of life, and provide more support to create thriving, healthy communities.
Kroger has been named a top place to work by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN, was honored by Handshake for excellence in early career hiring, named a best workplace for diverse professionals by Mogul, earned recognition from Newsweek as One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and ranked among Computerworld’s Top 100 best places to work in IT, according to the release.
