Disclosure 102-12 External initiatives Kroger uses a variety of external initiatives to shape our environmental and social programs, including third­party product certifications (e.g., The Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade USA), animal welfare standards and audit protocols (e.g., those endorsed by the Food Marketing Institute and Grocery Manufacturers Association), government environmental programs and partnerships (e.g., Energy Star, WasteWise, Zero Waste), and environmental management philosophies (e.g., EPA’s Food Recovery Hierarchy).