Color It Green
Careful study and innovation are advancing Hy-Vee’s efforts toward environmental sustainability.
From concentrated laundry detergents to chemical-free cleaners, “green” products are popping up all over Hy-Vee’s shelves. And behind the scenes, in ways you may never see, Hy-Vee is taking additional steps to make its stores and operations more earth-friendly.
Mike Smith, director of real estate and sustainability for Hy-Vee, says the company has long been engaged in efforts that benefit the environment and community, and those efforts are ongoing. “One of our more significant efforts involves working to identify and measure our carbon footprint,” he says.
The main areas of energy usage are electricity, refrigeration and transportation. Within those areas, Mike says, “We’re tackling energy consumption in a whole host of different ways.” Here are some of Hy-Vee’s green innovations and results. |
