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What a Waste Program

by Katie Lee

— By Michael Hess —   5 tips for successful waste management in the retail and restaurant industries.     Owning a restaurant or retail location comes with a great deal of responsibility — including waste disposal. Regardless of business size or location, waste management is essential to day-to-day operations. In recent years, waste and diversion have become top concerns of business owners and retailers, especially when associated with revenue loss. According to a study conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), restaurants produced 17.1 million tons of wasted …

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Starbucks, Volvo and ChargePoint Expand EV Charger Access from Denver to Seattle

by Katie Lee

Seattle — Starbucks Corporation, in partnership with Volvo Cars, has named the first Starbucks stores where new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, powered by ChargePoint Holdings, Inc., will be available to customers and members of the public — part of the company’s commitment to a sustainable future. Four charging stations have been installed at the first Starbucks location in Provo, Utah, and additional places to charge will be positioned along a 1,350-mile route that winds through national forests and major community hubs from the Colorado Rockies to Starbucks’ headquarters in Seattle. …

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All Systems Go

by Katie Lee

— By Erin Zaske — Understanding proper stormwater management.   Stormwater compliance is not optional. Many property owners are unaware that stormwater is regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Clean Water Act (CWA), and that they are required to inspect and maintain these systems. The importance of these regulations is significant as polluted stormwater runoff is one of the greatest threats to clean water in the U.S. Nearly 600,000 miles of rivers and streams and more than 13 million acres of lakes, reservoirs and ponds …

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Crate & Barrel Holdings Commits to Sustainable Operations

by Katie Lee

Chicago — Crate & Barrel Holdings Inc. (CBH) is advancing its sustainability commitments. The company’s goals focus on leading Crate & Barrel, CB2, Crate & Kids and Hudson Grace with corporate responsibility and responsible design. “Our vision is to build a home with purpose in order to create happier and healthier communities for future generations. These goals represent our commitment to helping our people and the planet thrive while growing our business,” says Janet Hayes, CEO of Crate & Barrel Holdings. “This is just the beginning; we are on a …

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Yum! Brands Highlights Progress on Climate and Sustainable Packaging

by Katie Lee

Louisville, Ky. — Yum! Brands, Inc. has released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s strategic investments in socially responsible growth, risk management and stewardship of its people, food and impact on the planet. This includes addressing climate change, advancements in sustainable packaging and creating equity in the communities it serves. “We delivered strong business results in 2021, demonstrating that focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues is not incidental to growth, but an enabler of it,” says David Gibbs, CEO of Yum! Brands. “We continue …

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The Home Depot Announces Latest Carbon Emission Reductions

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — The Home Depot reduced its combined Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by approximately 172,000 metric tons in 2021, equivalent to taking more than 37,000 cars off the road for a year. The company reduced its electricity consumption by approximately 11% year-over-year in U.S. stores — while at the same time opening five new stores — and cut U.S. store electricity usage by 50% since 2010. These and other highlights are included in The Home Depot’s 2022 ESG Report. In 2021, The Home Depot estimates that customer purchases …

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Life Time Recognized by DOE for Energy Efficiency Leadership

by Katie Lee

Washington, D.C. — In July, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Better Buildings Challenge partner Life Time, Inc. for energy efficiency advances made throughout its portfolio of athletic country clubs. DOE staff and Life Time leadership toured the organization’s Chanhassen, Minn., club to see firsthand the technologies and procedures that have allowed Life Time to increase its energy efficiency by nearly 40% across its buildings portfolio of 16 million square feet. In 2017, Life Time became the first health club to join the Better Buildings Challenge by committing to …

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Meijer Invests in Wind Energy, Tracks Progress Toward Carbon Reduction Goals

by Katie Lee

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Just 6 months after announcing its goal to reduce 50% of its absolute carbon emissions by 2025 — and 4 months after entering into a solar energy project — Midwestern retailer Meijer is involved with a wind energy center that contributes to its renewable energy portfolio and marks significant strides in meeting its carbon reduction goal. The retailer signed a renewable product purchase agreement (RPPA) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, of which Meijer will purchase the majority of energy generated by the project. …

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Kroger Expands Customer Access to EV Charging Stations

by Katie Lee

Cincinnati, Ohio — The Kroger Co. has given customers increased access to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, underscoring its commitment to helping customers make sustainable choices. The grocer tested and phased in charger installations by collaborating with Blink, Electrify America, EVgo, Tesla and Volta to bring hundreds of charging stations to stores in select markets across the U.S. “Increasing our customers’ access to EV charging stations at convenient Kroger locations supports our collective transition to a lower-carbon economy,” says Yael Cosset, senior vice president and chief information officer for Kroger. …

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The Container Store Publishes its First Sustainability Report

by Katie Lee

Coppell, Texas —The Container Store, the leading specialty retailer of organizing solutions, custom closets and in-home services, has published its 2021 Sustainability Report, a first for the company. The Container Store plans to report on sustainability progress on an annual basis; download the 2021 report here. The inaugural sustainability report builds on the foundation laid by the company’s first materiality assessment to identify and prioritize top environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics most important to the company’s business and stakeholders. The process included internal and external stakeholder interviews, benchmarking, research …

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