ESG News For Whole Foods Market, Inc.

Whole Kids, a project of Whole Foods Market Foundation dedicated to improving children’s nutrition and wellness, has opened its annual Garden Grant to offer financial assistance for a new or existing edible educational garden located at a K–12 school in the U.S. or Canada.

Whole Foods Market Foundation is on a mission to nourish people and the planet by providing access to essential resources to improve nutrition and create opportunities for financial stability.

Whole Foods Market Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to nourishing people and the planet by helping to advance healthy food access, nutrition and economic opportunities, announced today that it has appointed Daniel Zoltani to Executive Director.

Whole Cities has opened its annual Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant window to offer financial support to locally led organizations working to expand access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education initiatives.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for Q1 of 2025, featuring a who’s who of circularity, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.Upcoming episodes for the first quarter of 2025

Whole Cities, a Whole Foods Market Foundation project working to broaden access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education, announced today that it will award 71 Community First Grants to nonprofit organizations in the United States and British Columbia.

Lemonade Day National welcomes alum Mikaila Ulmer, founder/CEO of Me & the Bees Lemonade, to its Board during National Women’s Small Business Month.

Whole Kids, a Whole Foods Market Foundation project focused on improving children’s health and wellness through their nutrition, announced today that Amazon Fresh is supporting the Whole Kids Garden Grant program with a $250,000 donation, funding 83 gardens

The 12-week program offers brands the opportunity to gain placement on store shelves through expert guidance and a tailored curriculum

The Whole Cities Community First Grant Program supports nonprofits focused on long-term fresh, healthy food access and nutrition education that are engaged with Team Members.

Whole Kids, a Whole Foods Market Foundation project focused on improving children’s health and wellness through their nutrition, announced today that 583 garden grants will be awarded to schools and nonprofit organizations to start or expand edible learning spaces.

Margaret is a microcredit client of Whole Planet Foundation's microfinance partner, Village Enterprise, in Uganda who grew her business in order to build a better life for her family by feeding her kids and sending them to school.

I’m thrilled to introduce Whole Foods Market Foundation, which unifies the work of Whole Planet, Whole Kids and Whole Cities.

Whole Foods Market Foundation is on a mission to nourish people and the planet by helping to advance healthy food access, nutrition and economic opportunities in local and global communities.

Our Board of Directors is among those championing our mission by leveraging their deep experience to help our projects — Whole Cities, Whole Kids and Whole Planet — thrive.

June is National Pollinator Month, and the perfect time to spotlight the significant impact of pollinators, especially honey bees, on our environment, health and livelihoods.

Responsible Sourcing, Sustainable Practices, High Quality Standards, Team Member Empowerment are Key Focuses

Whole Cities announced today that 10 community-led nonprofit organizations in Newark, New Jersey have been awarded up to $20,000 each through the Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for March, featuring a who’s who of circularity, ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands. The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.Upcoming episodes for May and June will feature

Dynamic program and initial speaker line-up announced for the highly anticipated four-day event centering around the theme “Shaping a Shared Future”

Whole Foods Market’s three philanthropic projects have united under Whole Foods Market Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to nourishing people and the planet by helping to advance healthy food access, nutrition and economic opportunities.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for February, featuring a who’s who of ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands. The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.Upcoming episodes for February will feature impact and in

Whole Kids, dedicated to improving children’s nutrition and wellness, has opened its annual Garden Grant window to offer financial support to schools and nonprofits that wish to start or expand edible education spaces.

Whole Cities has opened its annual Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant window to offer financial support to locally led organizations with fresh, healthy food access and nutrition education initiatives.

Whole Foods Market suppliers are empowering microentrepreneurs living in poverty by funding much-needed business capital this holiday season.

Whole Foods Market Unveils New Pollinator Health Policy for Fresh Produce & Floral

Climate, Waste, Responsible Sourcing, & People Impact are Key Pillars of Grocer’s Sustainability Strategy

Nation's leading network of organic mushroom farms doubles down on commitment to social and environmental accountability and transparency

Inaugural Partnership With Hope For The Warriors Will Support Programs And Services For Military Families

Now in its Second Year, the LEAP Initiative Highlights Whole Foods Market’s Dedication to Supporting Innovative Local Brands

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.Fourth Quarter 2022Net sales increased 9% to $149.2 billion in the fourth quarter, compared with $137.4 billion in fourth quarter 2021. Excluding the $5.0 billion unfavorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates throughout the quarter, net sales increased 12% compared with fourth quarter 2021.North America segment sales increased 13% year-over-year to $93.4 bil

For the sixth consecutive year, a percentage of net proceeds from GoMacro’s Cherries + Berries Give Back Bar will be donated to The Keep A Breast Foundation throughout the month of October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221001005008/en/GoMacro Partners with Keep A Breast (Photo: Business Wire)Keep A Breast is a non-profit organization on a mission to reduce breast cancer risk

The Responsible Diapering Company Achieves “B Corp” Status,Awarded to Companies that Meet the Highest Standards for Social and Environmental Performance

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022.Operating cash flow decreased 40% to $35.6 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $59.3 billion for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2021.Free cash flow decreased to an outflow of $23.5 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with an inflow of $12.1 billion for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2021.Free cash flow less principal repayments of finan

Amazon currently employs more than 170,000 people across California, with thousands of roles available from tech to logisticsAdding capacity to its Tech Hubs network, the company aims to recruit talent beyond its headquarter locations in Washington state’s Puget Sound region and Arlington, Virginia

The Los Angeles Business Journal event, sponsored in part by Wells Fargo and The Los Angeles Rams, honored "the amazing work of the nonprofit community along with the corporate citizens and businesses that support them. From the tireless work of nonprofit leaders, teams, and programs, to the efforts of individuals and companies who donate their time, funds, and efforts to improve the communities they serve."This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businessw

The company won four major industry awards and was a finalist for the prestigious CMO Social Responsibility Award.

New partnership agreement with Silva Sausage begins with a landmark production run of sausages containing Mission Barns’ proprietary cultivated fat, Mission Fat™

Despite clear progress, $18 trillion investor engagement warns more must be done by major food firms on sustainable protein transition to combat climate risks in the food system.Canadian dairy giant Saputo, Amazon (Whole Foods), Costco and Kraft Heinz are among the poorest performers on the FAIRR list.72% of examined firms have yet to adopt formal protein diversification targets.As more companies are acting to enhance their dairy sourcing, Loblaw is the only company among the 25 food retailers and manufacturers analyzed in FAIRR’s most recent report with high exposure to dairy and without a specific sustainable sourcing commitment, policy or program.Investor interest in animal protein alternatives soars as support for FAIRR’s sustainable proteins engagement with leading food companies grows by 1,300% since it launched in 2016.

Sweet Thins Are Smartly Sweetened with Coconut Sugar and Feature Ingredients like Watermelon Seed Flour – A NEW Alternative Flour within the Cookie Category

A percentage of sales of the new burger will support Farmers Against Hunger

Four in five Americans (81%) say they would like a way to easily determine products that are responsibly sourced

Mission-Driven Brand Teams Up with National Retailer for a Unique, Impactful Month-Long Partnership to Support Children and Families Facing Hunger

Amazon’s donation will help mitigate the impact of rising housing costs for low-to-moderate income households to preserve homeownership and build financial stabilityThe Housing Fund launching Housing Resiliency Fund to make payments to mortgage companies and Metro government on behalf of qualified residents

Renowned plant-based food brand and UK market leader, Wicked Foods, announces plans for a Summer 2021 launch in the US.

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2020.Operating cash flow increased 56% to $55.3 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $35.3 billion for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2019.Free cash flow increased to $29.5 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $23.5 billion for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2019.Free cash flow less principal repayments of finance leases and

Agreement accelerates BlueNalu’s introduction to the Asian marketplace

Food security efforts, including education program to improve livestock health among African farmers, detailed in Elanco’s new social impact report

Nutrition for Longevity has launched nonprofit ‘United 4 Longevity,’ providing ‘farm-to-frontline’ meals for health workers in fight against COVID-19.

Sweetener Products Company selected as Vernon Corporate Citizen and Ron Gustafson of Coast Packing Company as Vernon Citizen of the Year Award