August 3, 2009

Gap Reduces GHG Emissions 20% Over Five Years

Gap Inc. has exceeded its five-year U.S. EPA Climate Leaders goal, reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent from 2003 to 2008, according to the retailer’s fourth social responsibility report.

Other key environmental highlights include:

  • Recycled more than 45 tons of paper, cardboard and containers from its North American corporate offices, distribution centers and stores.
  • Installed a one-megawatt solar power system at a California distribution center, which the company expects to generate approximately 1.9 million kilowatt-hours of electricity.
  • Switched to energy-efficient light bulbs at its distribution centers, which saves 26 million kilowatt-hours….

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