KROGER CO

The proposal requests an annual report, beyond current disclosures, explaining whether and how Kroger will accelerate its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction efforts and the company’s intended actions to do so. It asks for a quantitative reduction pathway for Scope 1 and 2 goals and an explanation if Kroger does not plan to scale up efforts, and seeks details about supplier engagement, supplier decarbonization progress, and the effects on Kroger’s overall carbon footprint. The proposal emphasizes Scope 3 emissions (noted as representing the majority of Kroger’s emissions) and asks for information on investments and projects to reduce value chain emissions and increase supply chain resiliency, while omitting proprietary information. The report is requested to be updated annually and prepared at reasonable expense.