On April 22, Earth Day, Weis Markets announced it surpassed its goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20 percent by the year 2020. The company reached the milestone five years earlier than expected.
“We are very encouraged by the steady, measurable progress we are making and are excited to share this great achievement of our ever growing sustainability program,” said Weis Markets President and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Weis. “Hitting this important milestone five years ahead of schedule gives us the opportunity to continue to explore new initiatives and technologies that will further reduce our impact on the environment and streamline efficiencies in our operations.”
These efficiencies include LED lighting installation, various energy reducing equipment and efforts made to minimize refrigerant leaks. Weis Markets also plans to increase its recycling rate by five percent each year with a goal of zero waste, reduce energy usage by two percent each year, and replace 50 percent of its tractor fleet with cleaner fuel vehicles within the next several years.
“We are very encouraged by the steady, measurable progress we are making and are excited to share this great achievement of our ever growing sustainability program,” said Weis Markets President and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Weis. “Hitting this important milestone five years ahead of schedule gives us the opportunity to continue to explore new initiatives and technologies that will further reduce our impact on the environment and streamline efficiencies in our operations.”
These efficiencies include LED lighting installation, various energy reducing equipment and efforts made to minimize refrigerant leaks. Weis Markets also plans to increase its recycling rate by five percent each year with a goal of zero waste, reduce energy usage by two percent each year, and replace 50 percent of its tractor fleet with cleaner fuel vehicles within the next several years.
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