Albertsons Companies operates stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under 20 well-known banners. Greenpeace awarded Safeway, one of the Albertson banners, an ethiscore of 72%. In September EPA awarded Albertsons Companies the esteemed Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award for the third year. They received this award due to their leadership in furthering safer chemistry and increasing awareness of safer chemicals for consumer products.