Sprouts Farmers Market’s “2023 Impact Report” showcases the company’s achievements over the past year, including promoting 21% of team members and creating 3,000 new jobs. The report focuses on the company’s goals of curating Impactful Products, ensuring a Thriving Planet, developing Purposeful People, and supporting Healthy Communities. Brandon Lombardi, the chief sustainability officer at Sprouts Farmers Market, praised the dedication of the company’s 32,000 team members in bringing its purpose of helping people live and eat better to life.
Key highlights from the report include 19% of total sales coming from fruits and vegetables, $3.3 billion in sales of products with social or environmental attributes, a 30% organic sales penetration in Sprouts brand products, and $225 million in local produce sales from a network of 170 farmers. The company also set a target to reduce carbon emissions intensity by 25% per square foot in operations by 2033, avoided 130 million single-use bags, and achieved a 70% landfill diversion rate.
In terms of team development, Sprouts Farmers Market promoted 21% of team members and created 3,000 new jobs. Additionally, 64% of store manager positions were filled with internal candidates, $21 million in bonuses were paid to field associates, and 17,000 leadership training hours were delivered. The company also made significant contributions to Healthy Communities, with 3 million children participating in nutrition education programs, 37 million pounds of food donated
