Publix's continued success depends upon sustaining our environment, the people in our company and communities, and our business. Publix has always been committed to the responsible use of environmental resources. That's why we:

Make reductions wherever practical in our consumption of energy, fuel, water and materials by:

• Building new stores that are more energy-efficient than existing stores
• Reducing energy consumption in existing stores
• Minimizing water use while still maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and food safety in the industry
• Reducing fuel use and emissions through fleet modifications, training, and optimization of loads, routing, and delivery schedules
• Evaluating the use and sale of alternative fuels wherever practical

Employ and explore options for the reduction, reuse, and recycling of materials such as:

• Recycling store-generated material destined for landfills
• Working with our suppliers to reduce materials, promote reusable and recyclable materials, and increase the use of recycled content where practical

Promote sustainability with customers, associates, and suppliers, and within the retail industry by:

• Offering environmentally friendly products, such as reusable shopping bags
• Providing customers and associates tips for practicing sustainability at home
• Working with suppliers to identify sustainable product and packaging options