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Climate & energy Confirmed

ALDI donated 33M+ pounds of food to Feeding America

ALDI donated 33 million pounds of food to Feeding America donation partners in 2021.

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IMPACT • Diverted 74% of operational waste companywide in 2021 • Donated 33M+ pounds of food to Feeding America donation partners • Composted nearly 870 tons of food between the ALDI Test Kitchen and select stores • Stores donated more than 135 tons of excess baked goods to be converted to animal feed ALDI INC. For more information, visit: https://corporate.aldi.us/en/corporate-responsibility

Community investment Confirmed

ALDI donates 30 million pounds of food annually

ALDI donates 30 million pounds of food each year to hunger-relief programs as a Feeding America Leadership Partner.

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ALDI also proudly serves as a Feeding America Leadership Partner, donating 30 million pounds of food each year in an effort to end hunger in America.

Labor & working conditions Confirmed

Aldi announces wage increases up to $23 an hour

Aldi announces wage increases up to $23 an hour and hiring thousands of employees.

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Aldi announces wage increases up to $23 an hour; hiring thousands of employees
Apart from these wage increases, Aldi is also offering workers various health care benefits.