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P A G E F I F T E E N
S A F E W A Y I N C . • • 2 0 0 9 A N N U A L R E P O R T
One of our guiding principles is to “always change for the better.”
At Safeway, we take our commitment to social
responsibility very seriously. Our efforts are focused
on four key areas: People, Products, Community
and Planet.
We foster diversity and inclusion among our work-
force while encouraging our employees to lead
healthier lives. We are also selling more products
in our stores that reflect our focus on health and
well being and developing more sustainable
offerings that meet the changing needs of our
consumers.
In 2009, Safeway raised or donated a record
$250 million for a variety of charitable causes in
our communities, ranging from cancer research to
assisting people with disabilities and neuromuscular
diseases.
Safeway is dedicated to preserving the planet as
well, and as an environmentally-friendly corporate
citizen, we have been at the forefront of seeking
greener ways to conduct our day-to-day business.
In late 2009, we opened a store in Santa Cruz,
California that is a model for the green retail
grocer. Built to LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) gold standards, it show-
cases the latest in energy efficient equipment
and building design practices. More information is
available at www.safeway.com/csr.
S O C I A L R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y