Content about Environmental Issue

April 15, 2013
Kroger combating global deforestation

A major initiative unveiled by Kroger could have the retailer’s suppliers scrambling to ensure palm oil used in products the retailer carries are obtained from sources who meet strict harvesting guidelines.

April 15, 2013
Renewable energy usage a competitive advantage for Walmart

Walmart is eyeing greater energy efficiency and less reliance on fossil fuels as key drivers of its low cost, low price business model.

April 9, 2013
Walmart donates $1.6M to support fire safety in Bangladesh

Walmart has announced a $1.6 million donation to the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC), a U.S. based NGO, to establish the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Academy in Bangladesh.

March 26, 2013
Kohl’s receives EPA’s highest Energy Star award

Kohl’s Department Stores will be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a recipient of the 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for the company’s continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency initiatives.

March 12, 2013
Office Depot recognized for climate leadership

The EPA's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership recognized Office Depot with a Climate Leadership Goal Achievement Award for Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management.

January 29, 2013
Artisanal, automation among future consumer trends

An appreciation for human-crafted goods and growth in automated payment solutions are among the trends Mintel predicts will be impacting consumer behavior in the next five to 10 years.

November 14, 2012
Target to seek LEED certification for all 2013 Canadian stores

Target Corp. announced it is pursuing Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification for all Canadian stores opening in 2013.

July 10, 2012
Office Depot named an Energy Star Leader

Office Depot has been named to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) list of 2012 Energy Star Leaders for Leadership in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

April 20, 2012
Two Weis stores earn certifications from GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership

SUNBURY, Pa. — Two Weis stores containing a new, environmentally efficient design have earned environmental certifications awards from the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership, a voluntary Environmental Protection Agency alliance with food retailers to reduce refrigerant emissions and decrease their impact on the ozone layer and climate change, the grocer announced Wednesday.

April 12, 2011
Kohl's recognized as Energy Star leader at D.C. ceremony

Kohl’s Department Stores announced that the company will be recognized as a 2011 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Energy Star Awards ceremony held in Washington, D.C.

December 14, 2010
Target to save planet too

While such retailers as Kohl’s, Walmart and Office Depot were receiving accolades for their sustainability efforts the past few years, Target was seldom mentioned in the same breath. Target wasn’t exactly destroying the planet, but it was far less vocal and precise than others about its efforts in the area of sustainability. Not any more. The company last week established some clear goals regarding resource usage, waste elimination and carbon footprint reduction and a time frame in which to achieve them.

“Target has long invested in the health and sustainability of our communities by integrating rigorous programs throughout our business that reduce our environmental impact,” said Gregg Steinhafel, Target’s chairman, president and CEO. “We believe the commitments announced today will guide our ongoing efforts to further engage Target suppliers, team members and guests in our sustainability initiatives.”

By 2016, Target said it plans to reduce waste sent to landfills by 15%, reduce water usage and greenhouse gas emissions by 10% per sq. ft. and earn the Energy Star label from the Environmental Protection Agency for at least 75% of its buildings. In addition, the company plans to improve the efficiency of general merchandise logistics by 15% to 20% through the use of cleaner and more fuel-efficient transportation practices.

Target said it has incorporated environmental sustainability into its business strategy for more than three decades, installing rooftop solar systems, converting to energy-efficient light fixtures and adopting other initiatives that have earned it Energy Star certification at more than 100 stores. Additional information on the company’s efforts is available at hereforgood.target.com/environment.

December 9, 2010
Target outlines sustainability goals

MINNEAPOLIS - Target announced its commitment to sustainability and outlined goals it hopes to achieve over the next five years. Target's commitments to environmental sustainability, along with more on Target's sustainability efforts, are available at hereforgood.target.com/environment, the company reported.

December 7, 2010
Target outlines sustainability goals

Target announced its commitment to sustainability and outlined goals it hopes to achieve over the...

September 22, 2010
Supervalu works with World Wildlife Fund to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

MINNEAPOLIS (Sep. 22) - Supervalu announced that, through a partnership with World Wildlife Fund, its plans to cut its emissions of greenhouse gases by 10% by the end of 2012 with a baseline year of 2007.

According to Supervalu, it is the first major retailer to join WWF's Climate Savers program, a reflection on the company’s commitment to the environment. 

September 21, 2010
Supervalu works with World Wildlife Fund to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Supervalu announced that, through a partnership with World Wildlife Fund, its plans to cut its...

September 14, 2010
Ikea reduces CO2 emissions by 5%

New York City (Jun. 4) Ikea has reduced its total CO2 emissions by 5% and CO2 emissions from goods transport by 10% in fiscal year 2009 compared with the previous year, according to the company’s 2009 Sustainability Report. Ninety-five percent of the home-furnishing retailer’s CO2 emissions is attributed to material extraction, suppliers, customer transportation and the use of products.

In 2010, Ikea will participate in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol by road testing a new global framework for measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

September 12, 2010
Whole Foods launches color-coded seafood rating system

Whole Foods Market announced that it has launched the first in-store color-coded sustainability-rating program for...

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