LAKEWOOD, CO - Companies in the industry are actively working to improve their commitments to environmental sustainability and social equity, and ESG reports are one way to ensure progress is being made. Natural Grocers recently released its own Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report for fiscal year 2022, which outlines current practices as well as investments made.

"We chose to focus on our commitment to regenerative agriculture in this year's ESG report because we believe it is beneficial to the earth and an important practice with the potential to mitigate climate change. Regenerative agriculture is a reclamation of the best practices from the past, combined with current evidence-based research, to improve and renew the ecosystem and natural resources that are foundational to farming," said Kemper Isely, Executive Co-President.

The 2021 ESG report was largely focused on product standards, which is the cornerstone of Natural Grocers' sustainability principles. This demonstrates the company's commitment to offering high-quality natural and organic products at Always Affordable prices, a press release stated.

Natural Grocers decided to emphasize its dedication to regenerative agriculture in its 2022 ESG Report. Its synergistic systems approach to farming aligns with the company's product standards and Five Founding Principles.

Natural Grocers' rigorous product standards that support regenerative agriculture include 100 percent organic produce, 100 percent pasture-raised dairy, 100 percent free-range eggs, and 100 percent humanely raised and sustainably sourced meats.

For more, check out the report here. Stay tuned for the latest from ANUK.

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