Commercial, Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions  -  September 25, 2024

Meijer Reaches Carbon Emissions Goal Early

Grocery store Meijer announced the company surpassed its 2025 sustainability goal of cutting carbon emissions by 50% one year ahead of schedule. 

The retailer set a target to lower its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% compared to 2018 levels. In 2023, the company surpassed its target by achieving a 57% reduction. 

"At Meijer, we understand that to be a good company, we must be a good neighbor and we achieve that by serving our communities in multiple ways, including protecting the planet," Meijer President & CEO Rick Keyes said in a statement. "Our commitment to reducing carbon emissions would not have been possible without the dedication of our team members, who remain committed to integrating sustainability efforts into our daily operations. Together, we are not only driving positive change within the company but we're also setting an example for the industry, reinforcing that sustainable practices and business success go hand in hand."

Meijer implemented multiple key actions that improved its operational efficiency and contributed to its carbon emissions reduction milestone:

• Renewable Energy Investments: Meijer has taken a significant step toward lowering its carbon footprint by investing in virtual power purchase agreements with renewable solar and wind energy. 
• Energy Efficiency Prioritization: Meijer has converted lighting at its retail facilities to energy-efficient LED, activated advanced building controls for optimized energy management and continues to conduct building recommissioning to improve overall operational efficiency. The retailer also prioritizes lifecycle asset management to replace equipment with more efficient options and implements and tests new advanced technology, such as geothermal refrigeration.
• Refrigerant Management: For the last four years, Meijer has achieved the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate among all EPA GreenChill Program partners nationwide. This accomplishment underscores the commitment Meijer has made to closely managing refrigerant emissions.

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