Weis Markets : Surpasses 2020 Goal of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
April 22, 2016 at 03:26 pm EDT
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Friday, April 22nd, 2016
Company reduces emissions by 22 percent five years earlier than anticipated
Sunbury, PA (April 22, 2016) - Today Weis Markets announced it has surpassed its goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20 percent by the year 2020. The company achieved this milestone five years earlier than anticipated, reaching a 22.1 percent reduction in GHG emissions in 2015.
'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.'
Such efficiencies include the installation of LED lighting, 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 certainly moving in the right direction. From our local roots and longstanding relationships with local farmers to our comprehensive recycling programs that in 2015 alone diverted more than 38,500 tons of waste from landfills, we remain steadfast in our commitment to both the environment and the communities we serve,' said Weis.
For more information about Weis Markets and its sustainability programs, visit WeisMarkets.com.
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About Weis Markets
Founded in 1912, Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid Atlantic food retailer operating 162 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia. For more information, please visit: WeisMarkets.com or Facebook.com/WeisMarkets.
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Weis Markets, Inc. is principally engaged in the retail sale of food in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The Companyâs retail food stores sell groceries, dairy products, frozen foods, meats, seafood, fresh produce, floral, pharmacy services, deli products, prepared foods, bakery products, beer and wine, fuel and general merchandise items, such as health and beauty care and household products. The store product selection includes national, local and private brands, including natural, gluten-free and organic varieties. It advertises its products and promotes its brand through digital and printed circulars; television ads; radio ads; e-mail blasts, and on-line via its Website, social media and mobile applications. The Loyalty program includes reward points that may be redeemed for discounts on items in store, at the Companyâs fuel stations or at one of its third-party fuel station partners. It owns and operates 197 retail food stores, many of which have online order customer service.
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