Kohl's honored for green initiatives

Google.com , Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Correspondent : Carol Wersich
EVANSVILLE — Kohl's Department Store, which includes two stores in Evansville, is a leader in energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

For it's commitment, the chain has been named a 2010 Energy Star Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. Kohl's will receive the award March 18 in Washington, D.C.

The Energy Star program was introduced by the EPA in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency.

Today, Energy Star offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy and money and help protect the environment for future generations.

More than 17,000 organizations, including Kohl's, are Energy Star partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses.

On average, commercial buildings that earn the Energy Star use 35 percent less energy and generate one-third less carbon dioxide than similar buildings.

"The Kohl's recognition reflects that a business can succeed while being responsible stewards of the environment," said Ken Bonning, Kohl's executive vice president of store planning and logistics.

"Kohl's has been a proud member of Energy Star for more than a decade, and we're honored to receive this award.

This collaboration plays a significant role toward achieving our short-term goal of being carbon-neutral by the end of year and ongoing goal of reducing our environmental footprint."

Gina McCarthy, EPA assistant administrator for air and radiation, said, "Kohl's is leading the fight against climate change through greater energy efficiency. Kohl's robust energy management program is a model for others and affirms that energy efficiency is our most cost-effective climate strategy."

Kohl's operates 1,059 stores in 49 states.

Maximizing energy efficiency is one of the chain's key environmental strategies, along with green building design, minimizing waste, reducing emissions and encouraging environmental values.

In December Kohl's — headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wis. — announced a goal to reach net zero carbon dioxide emissions by the end of 2010.

Last year, the company was ranked by Newsweek as the No.1 green retailer in the publication's Green Rankings.

Kohl's also was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as a 2009 Green Power Partner of the Year.

 
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