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April 16, 2012
Target to give away 1.5 million reusable bags on Earth Day

Target Corp. will celebrate Earth Day by distributing 1.5 million reusable bags in all of its stores on April 22.

Minneapolis -- Target Corp. will celebrate Earth Day by distributing 1.5 million reusable bags in all of its stores on April 22.

In addition, Target will offer guests simple, sustainable solutions and more than $50 in savings on sustainable products throughout April in our stores and via a limited-time website. The retailer also will partner with Recyclebank, an organization that promotes sustainable decisions by allowing individuals to earn rewards for actions like recycling and reducing water use.

April 16, 2012
Walgreens expands partnership with Car Charging Group

Walgreens and Car Charging Group, a nationwide provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, have expanded EV charging services to 13 Walgreens locations in Orlando and Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla.

Miami Beach, Fla. -- Walgreens and Car Charging Group, a nationwide provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, have expanded EV charging services to 13 Walgreens locations in Orlando and Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla.

The two companies plan to broaden their EV charging services with more locations in major metropolitan cities in Florida, as well as in other cities including Phoenix; Akron, Canton and Columbus, Ohio; and Austin, Texas.

November 22, 2010
Sears selects EnerNOC to help capture energy savings

EnerNOC, a leading provider of data-driven energy efficiency applications, announced that Sears Holdings has selected EnerNOC's EfficiencySMART Commissioning, which blends traditional commissioning services with real-time, persistent commissioning technology, to drive energy savings at its 2.4 million-sq.-ft. corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Ill., a 2010 Energy Star rated facility

Boston — EnerNOC, a leading provider of data-driven energy efficiency applications, announced that Sears Holdings has selected EnerNOC's EfficiencySMART Commissioning, which blends traditional commissioning services with real-time, persistent commissioning technology, to drive energy savings at its 2.4 million-sq.-ft. corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Ill., a 2010 Energy Star rated facility.

November 7, 2010
Staples releases corporate responsibility report

Staples decreased electrical intensity of retail stores by 12% from 2007 to 2009 and reduced.

Framingham, Mass. Staples decreased electrical intensity of retail stores by 12% from 2007 to 2009 and reduced absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 21% from 2001 to 2009 in the United States, according to the company’s just-released corporate responsibility report.

The report, available at staples.com/soul, provides an overview of the company's corporate responsibility work and its global impact in the areas of community involvement, diversity, ethics and the environment.

November 7, 2010
Walgreens installs geothermal energy system

Walgreens on Monday announced the opening of the nation’s first drugstore chain location to utilize.

Deerfield, Ill. Walgreens on Monday announced the opening of the nation’s first drugstore chain location to utilize geothermal energy for heating and cooling. The store, in Oak Park, Ill., is expected to reduce its energy usage by about 46% as a result of the geothermal system.

Walgreens worked on its Oak Park location with Evanston, Ill.-based Indie Energy, which specializes in designing and installing geothermal systems. The company’s Smart Geothermal technology system significantly cuts heating and cooling costs and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

November 7, 2010
Walmart Puerto Rico switches to eco-friendly LEDs in parking lots

Walmart’s 22 stores in Puerto Rico are switching to GE Evolve LED Area Lights in...

San Juan Walmart’s 22 stores in Puerto Rico are switching to GE Evolve LED Area Lights in their parking lots. The completed project is expected to save up to 48% of the electricity traditionally required to light its parking lots, while cutting maintenance costs by an estimated 75%.

November 1, 2010
NRDC to add solar panels to three New Jersey shopping centers

National Realty & Development Corp. said Tuesday it plans to add solar panels to the...

October 26, 2010
New report explores path to net zero

HVAC components and controls manufacturer Danfoss released a research report on Wednesday summarizing how construction...

October 26, 2010
Sears and J.C. Penney among top finishers in EPA energy competition

A Sears store in Glen Burnie, Md., and a J.C. Penney store in Orange, Calif.,...

October 20, 2010
Retailers ranked among green companies

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) said Thursday that 56 retailers were listed on the...

October 19, 2010
Kohl’s named as 2010 EPA Green Power Partner of the Year

Kohl’s Department Stores was recognized Wednesday with its second Green Power Partner of the Year...

Menomonee Falls, Wis. Kohl’s Department Stores was recognized Wednesday with its second Green Power Partner of the Year honor at the Green Power Leadership Awards held in Portland, Ore., as part of the annual Renewable Energy Markets Conference.

October 17, 2010
McDonald’s targets LEED Gold for California site

A renovated McDonald's in Riverside, Calif., became the first McDonald's west of the Mississippi, and...

October 14, 2010
Regency Centers partners with U.S. Department of Energy on parking lot project

Jacksonville, Fla.-based shopping center owner and developer Regency Centers said Friday it is participating in...

October 13, 2010
Ikea to install solar panels on eight Calif. locations

Ikea said late Wednesday it plans to install solar energy panels on eight of its...

October 12, 2010
ULI report explores factors that will shape urban growth

A new report released Tuesday by the Urban Land Institute uncovered a series of factors...

October 11, 2010
Food Lion honored with EPA’s Montreal Protocol Award

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded Food Lion with its 2010 Montreal Protocol Award, a...

October 7, 2010
Shaw’s, Equity One complete solar installation

Shaw’s Supermarkets said Thursday that, in conjunction with building owner Equity One, it has completed...

October 4, 2010
Furniture Row replaces halogen lamps with LEDs

The Furniture Row Cos., one of the nation’s largest family-owned specialty home furnishings and bedding...

September 27, 2010
Judge orders Target to stop improper disposal of damaged items in Calif.

A judge has ordered Target Corp. to stop improperly disposing of damaged or defective items...

September 21, 2010
Supervalu to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 10%

Supervalu on Wednesday said it plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions at its locations by...

September 20, 2010
Darden Restaurants among top public companies for carbon-disclosure practices

Darden Restaurants ranks among the top 50 S&P 500 companies recognized by the Carbon Disclosure...

September 20, 2010
Fresh & Easy opens its second GreenChill-certified store

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market will open its second GreenChill certified store, in Oceanside, Calif.,...

September 20, 2010
Staples, SunEdison unveil Maryland’s largest solar power installation

Staples and SunEdison, a leading worldwide solar energy services provider and subsidiary of MEMC Electronic...

September 19, 2010
Safeway named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Safeway has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the...

September 19, 2010
Wal-Mart employs new film solar technology

Wal-Mart Stores said Monday it will expand its renewable energy efforts through lighter, lower-cost thin...