Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Safeway

Safeway is dedicated to preserving the planet through environmentally responsible day-to-day business. We are dedicated to preserving the planet by seeking greener ways to conduct our day-to-day business. At Safeway, sustainability means keeping the wellbeing of our company, customers and community at the forefront, without compromising the ability for future generations to prosper on the planet we share.

We have reduced our carbon footprint by limiting greenhouse gas emissions, when possible retrofitting stores with LEED® standards energy-efficient lighting and heating systems and are making great strides in diverting waste and reducing packaging. We are also leading the way in a broad range of sustainable fronts, including sustainability, animal welfare and local sourcing.

Environmental Sustainability

Safeway believes in reducing our carbon footprint to help address climate change.
We strive to increase our energy efficiency in the following ways:
Improving fuel efficiency in our trucks.
Switching to LEDs that use less electricity.
Creating new ways to manage our energy use.
Investing in energy efficient technologies to reduce the electricity usage in our stores, distribution centres, manufacturing plants and offices.
Investing in better refrigerant systems to lower our environmental impact.
Safeway constantly explores technologies that can help us reduce our carbon footprint, while improving our business operations and making an impact in the community.