The Kroger Co. (Kroger), a US-based company which manufactures and processes food to sell in its supermarkets, ranks 16th out of 38 companies. It discloses more information on its forced labor policies and practices than its peers on all themes except recruitment and worker voice. The company's score is based on its stronger performance on the themes of commitment and governance and purchasing practices. KnowTheChain identified one allegation of forced labor in the company's supply chain. The company provided a public response to the allegation and outlined some steps that it has taken in response to the allegation. However, it does not disclose remedial outcomes for workers impacted by the allegation. The company has an opportunity to improve its performance and disclosure on the themes of traceability and risk assessment, recruitment, and worker voice.

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