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Embracing the Evolution of ‘Going Green’

by Katie Lee

— By Scott Attman — The future of sustainability programs is more important and beneficial than ever. Sustainability and green programs in retail and commercial businesses are no longer fly-by-night industry trends. The call for sustainable and eco-friendly programs has grown louder over the past decade and many facility managers, owners and retail operators are heeding the call to reduce environmental impact and foster a culture of responsibility. By embracing green initiatives, facility managers can lower energy consumption, reduce waste and minimize carbon footprints.  Even beyond the environmental impacts are …

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Blink Charging Names COO, Chief Revenue Officer and VP Operations

by Katie Lee

Miami Beach, Fla. — Blink Charging Co., a global leading manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has approved changes made to Blink’s executive leadership team with the appointment of Michael Battaglia, (formerly chief revenue officer) as chief operations officer; Jim Nemec, (formerly VP sales and business development) as chief revenue officer; and Siddhartha Kodgi, (formerly senior director operations) as vice president of operations. The company also announced the departure of Mark Pastrone from his role as chief operations officer. “These are exciting times …

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Yum China Unveils China’s First 100% Renewable Energy Cold Chain Logistics Center

by Katie Lee

Shanghai — Yum China Holdings, Inc. has unveiled a landmark accomplishment in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As of July 2023, its company-owned logistics center in Nanning, Guangxi province, is completely powered by renewable energy. Yum China’s Nanning logistics center stands out as the first cold chain logistics center in China to fully operate on carbon-neutral power. This achievement aligns with the company’s objective to achieve net-zero value chain GHG emissions by 2050. Furthermore, this shift to green energy operation was achieved without increasing utility costs, further …

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California’s Sierra Vista Mall Adds Solar Panels from King Energy

by Katie Lee

Clovis, Calif. — The Sierra Vista Mall has added a new solar program from King Energy that is expected to generate 2,830 megawatts of sustainable energy annually for the 762,000-square-foot shopping mall in Clovis, Calif. “This groundbreaking solar initiative represents a significant step forward in our commitment to environmental stewardship at the Sierra Vista Mall,” says Elliot Nassim, president of Mason Asset Management. “In addition to its remarkable environmental impact, this solar program will generate numerous benefits for Sierra Vista Mall and the local community. By decreasing reliance on non-renewable …

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Albertsons Companies Releases 2023 ESG Report

by Katie Lee

Boise, Idaho — Albertsons Companies has released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the company’s ESG progress and reaffirming its commitments to fight food insecurity in local communities and embed sustainability practices across its operations. “Our latest report further solidifies our long-standing commitment to support the thousands of communities we serve and the planet we share,” says Vivek Sankaran, CEO of Albertsons Cos. “In 2022, we made meaningful progress against our commitments, further aligning what we do with who we are as a company. We will continue …

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Smart, Strategic & Sustainable

by Katie Lee

— By Melissa Blanken — 3 ways energy costs are driving sustainability practices for smaller buildings. Utilities, grid operators, energy consumers and technology innovators all have roles to play in stabilizing the power grid and keeping the lights on for everyone, and a key part of the solution includes commercial buildings. Historically, energy efficiency programs have either focused on the residential sector or on larger buildings, creating a major gap in programs for small- to medium-sized commercial buildings. Existing buildings are responsible for almost 30% of global energy use and …

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Williams-Sonoma Releases 2022 Annual Impact Report

by Katie Lee

San Francisco —Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has published its 2022 Impact Report highlighting progress towards industry-leading sustainability and social impact goals. This year’s Impact Report showcases Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s commitment to sustainability, equity and worker wellbeing as key differentiators for the company’s business. The 2022 Impact Report details Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s achievement in emissions reduction across both its operations and value chain, making significant progress towards the company’s Science-Based Target goals. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. reduced its operational emissions by 24%, and executed its first long term investment in renewable energy through a power purchase agreement …

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How to Make a Positive Impact

by Katie Lee

— By Krystal Vasquez — Sustainability moves every retail owner should consider. Retailers continue to struggle with tackling sustainability in their properties. The COVID-19 pandemic increased the urgency of engaging in environmentally friendly practices, and retailers are facing more and more pressure to reduce their impact on the environment. Unfortunately the desire to make a retail business sustainable and achieving sustainability are two very different things, and the path to long term retail sector sustainability remains a challenge. Commercial properties, in particular retail stores and restaurants, have plenty of room …

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Natural Grocers® Celebrates Sustainability Milestone

by Katie Lee

Lakewood, Colo. — Natural Grocers®, the nation’s largest family-operated natural and organic retailer, has marked an important sustainability milestone: preventing 500 million single-use plastic bags from impacting the environment since 2009 with its disposable bag-free checkouts and additional practices to reduce packaging and waste. Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers is known for its commitment to the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and the planet. As part of this ongoing commitment, the company adopted single-use bag-free checkouts at the register in 2009, with its ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ program. The …

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Kimco Realty® Publishes 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

by Katie Lee

Jericho, N.Y. — Kimco Realty®, North America’s largest publicly traded owner and operator of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and a growing portfolio of mixed-use assets, has published its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report highlights the company’s progress in addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics, which have been a focus for Kimco and its stakeholders for over a decade. “We remain dedicated to our focus on ESG, acknowledging its inherent connection to the maximization of long term stakeholder value,” says Conor Flynn, CEO of Kimco. “Our 2022 achievements reflect …

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