Kroger's Current DEI Policy

Based on primary research conducted by Buildremote, this is the updated information we have for Kroger's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy.

Company	Kroger
Fortune 100 Rank	#25
Dept Status	Active
Dept Trend	https://ir.kroger.com/news/news-details/2024/Kroger-Named-Best-Workplace-for-Diverse-Professionals/default.aspx
DEI Policy	https://www.thekrogerco.com/community/standing-together/
Department Head	Monica Garnes, President of the Fry’s Division and Executive Chair of the DE&I Advisory Council
Focus Areas	Disabilities, Ethnicity, LGBTQ, Veteran Status
Employees	414,000
Headquarters	Ohio
DEI Web Page	View DEI Page ↗
Recent DEI Report	View Report ↗
Return to Office	Kroger's RTO Policy ↗

Kroger has an active DEI department, led by Monica Garnes (President of the Fry’s Division and Executive Chair of the DE&I Advisory Council). Their DEI efforts focus on Disabilities, Ethnicity, LGBTQ and Veteran Status. The department trend is currently https://ir.kroger.com/news/news-details/2024/Kroger-Named-Best-Workplace-for-Diverse-Professionals/default.aspx. Kroger employs approximately 414,000 people and is headquartered in Ohio.

Frequently Asked Questions: Kroger DEI Policy

• Does Kroger have a DEI department?

  Kroger's DEI department status is currently listed as Active.

• Who leads Kroger's DEI department?

  Kroger's DEI department is led by Monica Garnes, who holds the title of President of the Fry’s Division and Executive Chair of the DE&I Advisory Council.

• What are Kroger's DEI focus areas?

  Kroger's DEI program focuses on: Disabilities, Ethnicity, LGBTQ, Veteran Status.

• What is Kroger's DEI policy called?

  Kroger's DEI policy is titled "https://www.thekrogerco.com/community/standing-together/."

• What is Kroger's most recent DEI action?

  In its April 2, 2025 10-K, Kroger deleted the standalone DEI section, instead folding ESG commentary under broader “sustainability risks,” signaling a pullback on explicit DEI disclosures.

• How many employees does Kroger have?

  Kroger employs approximately 414,000 people.

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