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Loblaw Companies Limited<\/strong> says its success as a proud Canadian company is directly linked to the success and prosperity of\u00a0Canada\u00a0as a whole. <\/p>\n \u201cWhen our communities are strong, we are collectively more resilient, more successful, and more connected,\u201d said Loblaw, which shared its progress relative to these two important priorities, with the release of the 18th<\/sup>\u00a0annual\u00a02024 Live Life Well report<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom Loblaw\u2019s perspective, two of the many ways we contribute to the strength of the nation are by fighting climate change and advancing social equity. By reducing our carbon emissions and tackling food and plastic waste, we are helping to make Canadian communities healthier. By supporting the health and wellness of women and children, we are helping to make our communities stronger and more resilient,\u201d said the company.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have the greatest impact when we\u2019re able to help Canadian communities thrive,\u201d said\u00a0Per Bank, President and CEO, Loblaw Companies Limited<\/strong>. <\/p>\n \u201cThat can involve delivering value, supporting Canadians with their healthcare needs, doing our part in fighting climate change and advancing social equity, and more. When we see ways to make\u00a0Canada\u00a0stronger, we\u2019ll explore them, because we know we can have a big impact on the people and places we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n Here are some key achievements for 2024 noted by Loblaw:<\/strong><\/p>\n Achieving Net-Zero:<\/strong><\/p>\n Tackling Plastic Waste:<\/strong><\/p>\n Addressing Food Waste and Food Insecurity:<\/strong><\/p>\n Nurturing Future Generations:<\/strong><\/p>\n Supporting Health Equity for Women:<\/strong><\/p>\n Supporting Local Communities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Representation:<\/strong><\/p>\n Fostering Culture and Inclusion:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cLoblaw is a driving force behind real, measurable change. For four decades, their unwavering commitment to rescuing surplus food and reducing the environmental damage of food waste has helped us grow our impact year after year. Thanks to Loblaw, millions of pounds of good food are feeding people across\u00a0Canada\u00a0instead of ending up in landfills. We couldn\u2019t ask for a more dedicated, visionary partner in the fight against hunger and food waste,\u201d said Lori Nikkel, CEO, Second Harvest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cWith over 2 million people visiting food banks this month, Food Banks Canada is immensely grateful for another year of support from our long-standing partnership with Loblaws. Thanks to their 2024 contributions, Loblaws stores donated over 8.1 million pounds, valued at approximately\u00a0$29.11 million\u00a0of surplus meat, bakery, dairy, produce and grocery products. We are thankful for Loblaw\u2019s continued commitment to this initiative, the ongoing need for quality, perishable and fresh food continues to grow and it is an essential component of the local food bank offering. We are also appreciative for Loblaw Companies Ltd., its employees and its shoppers that have helped food banks across\u00a0Canada\u00a0to feed more families through its biannual food drives resulting in over 6 million meals to families in need,\u201d added Kirstin Beardsley, CEO, Food Banks Canada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Loblaw is\u00a0Canada\u2019s\u00a0food and pharmacy leader, and the nation\u2019s largest retailer. Loblaw provides Canadians with grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, financial services and wireless mobile products and services. With more than 2,500 corporate franchised and Associate-owned locations, Loblaw, its franchisees and Associate-owners employ more than 220,000 full- and part-time employees, making it one of\u00a0Canada\u2019s\u00a0largest private sector employers.<\/p>\n It has more than 1,100 grocery stores that span the value spectrum from discount to specialty; full-service pharmacies at nearly 1,400 Shoppers Drug Mart\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0and Pharmaprix\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0locations and in close to 500 grocery stores; PC Financial\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0services; affordable\u00a0Joe Fresh\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0fashion and family apparel; and four of\u00a0Canada\u2019s\u00a0top-consumer brands in Life Brand\u00ae<\/sup>, Farmer\u2019s MarketTM<\/sup>, no name\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0and President\u2019s Choice\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/p>\n Related Retail Insider stories:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Per](\"https:\/\/retailinsider.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Per-Bank.jpeg\")
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