Food Lion Wins EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year Award

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Food Lion with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. It is the 15th year Food Lion has received the award, making it the only grocer to achieve this honor for so many years consecutively, say company officials.

"We are honored to serve as a leader in energy conservation," says Susan Sollenberger, director of energy, maintenance and equipment purchasing at Food Lion. "This award speaks to our commitment to reducing carbon dioxide emissions throughout our 10-state footprint. Since beginning our partnership with the EPA and Energy Star, Food Lion's energy reductions are equivalent to powering 76,364 homes for one year."

The awards are given to a variety of organizations to recognize their contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through superior energy efficiency achievements.

“By continued collaboration with ENERGY STAR, Food Lion is helping Americans save money, save energy, and do their part to reduce our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions that exacerbate climate change,” says EPA administrator Gina McCarthy. “I’m proud to recognize Food Lion with the highest form of ENERGY STAR recognition, as the winner of the 2016 Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award. Food Lion demonstrates a strong commitment to energy efficiency and to preserving a healthy planet for future generations.”

Food Lion is committed to a variety of sustainability initiatives, including energy conservation, sustainable seafood, recycling and hunger relief through its Food Lion Feeds initiatives. Food Lion’s accomplishments will be recognized in Washington, D.C., on April 13.