Albertsons Companies, Inc. — Ethics Grade C

Albertsons Companies, Inc. receives an overall ethics grade of C (48/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Retail. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 40
• privacy: 85
• consumer: 45
• environment: 55
• humanRights: 60

Documented incidents (3)

• FTC Merger Block (high, 2024) — The FTC sued to block the merger with Kroger, alleging it would lead to higher grocery prices and lower wages for thousands of essential workers by reducing competition.
• Price Gouging Allegations (medium, 2021) — Faced multiple lawsuits and state investigations during the pandemic for allegedly hiking prices on essential goods like eggs and sanitizers during a state of emergency.
• Understaffing and Safety Grievances (medium, 2023) — Unionized workers held protests regarding severe understaffing that led to increased workplace injuries and mental health strain among front-line employees.

Documented good deeds

• Food Waste Goal — Pledged to reduce food waste sent to landfills by 50% by 2030 through donation programs.

Ethical alternatives

• Sprouts Farmers Market — Better sustainability reporting and focus on organic supply chains.