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7-Eleven Opens 77,711th Store; Accelerates Sustainability Efforts

by Katie Lee

Irving, Texas — 7 Eleven, Inc., the world’s largest convenience chain, has once again hit a major milestone: 77,711 7-Eleven® stores are now open. The company is also ramping up its sustainability initiatives. “Since the inception of convenience retailing with the first 7-Eleven store in Dallas, Texas, a lot has changed in how, when and where we do business,” says Joe DePinto, 7-Eleven’s president and chief executive officer. “As customers continue to redefine convenience, we redefine our approach to ensure that we are exceeding their expectations. Today, that means accelerating …

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Meijer and Dow Roll Out Paving Pilot Program Using Recycled Plastic Bags

by Katie Lee

Midland, Mich. — In collaboration with Meijer, Dow has enabled a new paving technique using recycled plastic bags to create a more durable parking lot for the retailer’s Holland, Mich., supercenter. This recycled polymer modified asphalt (RPMA) parking lot is a three-phase pilot project that used approximately 12,500 pounds of post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR), which is the equivalent weight of 944,000 plastic grocery bags. This project brings recycled plastic bags full circle, and also represents a long term collaboration between two Michigan companies working toward a more sustainable future. “Meijer …

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Moving the Needle

by Katie Lee

— By Cedar Blazek — Two major businesses effectively meet and exceed energy-efficiency goals despite COVID-19 challenges.   It’s no secret that the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020 brought everything to a screeching halt. Nearly overnight the world was in lockdown, businesses shuttering — some temporarily, some for good — as the overarching “What do we do now?” question blanketed the economic landscape. The pandemic forced widespread shutdowns across sectors and challenged essential businesses to adapt quickly as consumer traffic changed and public health protocols tightened. …

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Chipotle Sets Science-Based Climate Goals to Reduce Carbon Emissions 50% by 2030

by Katie Lee

Newport Beach, Calif. — Chipotle Mexican Grill has set science-based targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. The approved targets have been classified by SBTi as being in line with a long term global temperature increasing trajectory of 1.5°C. “As company with nearly 3,000 restaurants and approximately 95,000 employees, we have a responsibility to drive meaningful change,” says Laurie Schalow, chief corporate affairs & food safety officer. “We …

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Volta Partners with Floor & Decor to Provide Electric Vehicle Charging

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Volta Inc., an industry leader in commerce-centric electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, is partnering with Floor & Decor, a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring, to make EV charging accessible to its customers at Floor & Decor’s warehouse stores across the United States. The charging stations are slated to be in place for customers at eight Floor & Decor locations by the end of 2021, with more stations nationwide in 2022. “Floor & Decor strives to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and …

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Meijer Recognized by EPA for the Lowest Corporate-Wide Refrigerant Emissions Rate Nationwide

by Katie Lee

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Meijer has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Program for having the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate out of all GreenChill Partners over the past year. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based grocer has focused on reducing its refrigerant leak rate for at least 12 years and is now 18.2% below the industry average. “Refrigeration plays a vital role in ensuring foods are stored at the proper temperature before they’re purchased by our customers, but many people don’t realize it makes an impact on the environment,” …

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The Container Store Joins U.S. EPA Green Power Partnership

by Katie Lee

Coppell, Texas — The Container Store, leading specialty retailer of storage and organization solutions and custom closets, has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership. The Container Store is using more than 57 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which is enough green power to meet 100% of the organization’s electricity use. By choosing green power, The Container Store is helping lead the transition to a cleaner energy future. As part of The Container Store’s commitment and effort, all of its stores, distribution centers and corporate office …

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The Home Depot Commits to 100% Renewable Electricity for Facilities by 2030

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, reduced Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by more than 127,000 metric tons in 2020 — a 22% reduction in carbon intensity — while at the same time growing the business nearly 20%. The company also has a goal to reach 100% renewable electricity for its facilities by 2030. The Home Depot also joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce global emissions, committing to set goals for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2023. These updates …

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Williams-Sonoma Names New Sustainability Goals

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has released its Annual Impact Report and announced several new ambitious goals to further differentiate WSI as the industry leader of sustainable home furnishings. The Annual Impact Report shares the company’s progress and achievements across its three sustainability pillars: people, planet and purpose. The 2020 report also highlights a new goal of having 75% of all WSI products represent one or more of the company’s social and environmental initiatives by 2030, up from 40% as of today. This commitment represents over $1 billion in product …

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ENTOUCH Introduces New EMS Platform for Convenience Stores

by Katie Lee

Richardson, Texas — ENTOUCH, an IoT-based Energy Management Solutions (EMS) leader, has released its most comprehensive suite of convenience store solutions to date. The Octane series offers convenience stores a preconfigured yet fully customizable suite of EMS tools designed to drive the most return from energy management and operational efficiency for multisite convenience store operators. In developing the OCTANE series, the ENTOUCH team focused on five critical areas required by best-in-class convenience store operators: Providing insight into existing equipment. Predictive reporting to identify when issues should be addressed before failure. …

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