Empire Company Limited and Sobeys Inc. 2026 Sustainable Business Report
Fiscal 2026 Sustainable Business Report Highlights
50.3%
reduction in food waste (relative to 2016), exceeding our target of 50% reduction by 2025
100%
of Farm Boy stores offer reusable container options at hot counters and salad bars.
90%
of our national seafood assortment (by weight) is certified sustainable or Ocean Wise recommended.
90.4%
of palm oil in Our Brands (formerly Own Brands), Farm Boy and Longo’s private-label products is certified sustainable through physical trace and credits (RSPO certified).
514
women entrepreneurs supported in fiscal 2026 across Canada.
13,000+
products from local suppliers and producers.
Completed Phase 3 certification for the Partnership Accreditation for Indigenous Relations (PAIR).
38%
representation of women at the senior leadership level¹.
~$29 million
donated to support healthy bodies and minds in our communities (~$8.5 million in corporate donations and ~$20.5 million raised).
Sustainability at Sobeys Inc.
Sustainability at Sobeys Inc.
Vision
Empower all to live sustainably in thriving communities.
Pillars
Focus Areas
Planet
We're reducing our impacts and taking action on climate change to do OurPart™ to protect our planet for future generations.
Focus Areas
- Circularity
- Food Waste
- Climate Action
Products
We're doing OurPart™ by delivering sustainable and ethical product choices for our customers.
Focus Areas
- Sustainable Sourcing
- Ethical Sourcing
- Local Supplier Partnerships
- Customer Wellness and Experience
People
We're focused on growing and empowering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce to enable our employees, customers and communities to thrive.
Focus Areas
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Community Investment
- Health, Safety & Wellness
- Employee Development & Experience
Our sustainability strategy builds on momentum, accelerates action and amplifies positive impacts for people and Planet through sustainable and ethical Products.
Empire is a national retailer with deep local roots. We foster strong relationships with customers, supplier partners, and employees across Canada, supported by supply chains that extend around the world.OurPart.ca
Sustainability Disclosures
Prioritizing sustainability is a critical element of our ambition to be the best retailer in Canada. We’ve taken bold actions, including setting science-based climate targets, collaborating with supplier partners to address social and environmental risks in our supply chain, deepening our engagement with Indigenous Peoples, and continuing to invest in our teams and communities. Our sustainability strategy builds on this momentum so we can continue to deliver ethical and sustainable products that are good for people, good for the planet and good for fostering strong business performance.
Empire is a proudly Canadian company, with 119 years of experience in the food retail business.
As a family nurturing families, we want to ensure Canadians are taken care of today, tomorrow and in the future. By doing OurPartTM for the environment, we hope to inspire our customers to do their part. Every step we take together, big or small, can make a difference.
