Meijer was recently honored for reaching high sustainability standards. The retailer earned accolades from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill Program after achieving the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate among all GreenChill Partners for the fourth consecutive year.
"At Meijer, we remain committed to adopting effective refrigeration technologies and environmental best practices into our everyday operations, which significantly helps us reduce our carbon footprint," said Vik Srinivasan, Chief Administrative Officer, Meijer. "We remain incredibly proud of achieving our industry-leading 2025 carbon emissions reduction goal a year early. Continually reducing our refrigerant emissions was a key part of that achievement."
As a press release outlined, Meijer focused on reducing refrigerant leak rates and advanced its sustainability efforts a year ahead of schedule.
"Meijer should be extremely proud of achieving GreenChill's Best Emissions Rate among large food retail partners for the fourth year in a row," added Bella Maranion, Senior Advisor in EPA's Stratospheric Protection Division and member of the GreenChill Team. "This accomplishment proves that dedication pays off."
As the release went on to note, Meijer's continued recognition by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency underscores its unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
By consistently achieving the lowest refrigerant emissions rate, the retailer not only leads the industry in responsible practices but also demonstrates that proactive measures can drive meaningful change.
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