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AUSTIN – Whole Foods Market has released its Impact Report for 2023.
“With our purpose to nourish people and the planet as our North Star, we continue to hold ourselves to the highest standards in the industry when it comes to the quality of our products, reducing our environmental impact, supporting our communities and investing in our Team Members,” said Jason Buechel, CEO at Whole Foods Market. “I’m proud of the big wins, growth, and positive impact we achieved in 2023, all built on decades of effort and investment, and I’m excited to build on that legacy as we continue to drive lasting and positive change across the grocery industry.”
Highlighted in the report was the company's funding of 26,600 microloans across 37 countries through the Whole Planet Foundation; awarded 64 Community First grants to community-led organizations through the Whole Cities Foundation; and donated 509 educational gardens, 43 salad bars, and 108 beehives to schools through the Whole Kids Foundation.
“Agriculture sits squarely at the intersection of people and the environment, and the past year has only reinforced my fervent belief that it can be a positive force for good,” said Caitlin Leibert, VP of sustainability at Whole Foods Market. “Every day I see and appreciate the effort of all Whole Foods Market stakeholders, from our Team Members to suppliers, to keep moving the needle forward and pushing the industry toward a more sustainable future. I look forward to continuing to find innovative ways to collectively change for the better in 2024.”
