GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Establishing new standards in sustainability, Meijer earned accolades from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill Program, celebrating its achievement of the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate among all GreenChill Partners for the fourth consecutive year.

"At Meijer, we remain committed to adopting effective refrigeration technologies and environmental best practices into our everyday operations, which significantly helps us reduce our carbon footprint," said Vik Srinivasan, Chief Administrative Officer for Meijer. "We remain incredibly proud of achieving our industry-leading 2025 carbon emissions reduction goal a year early. Continually reducing our refrigerant emissions was a key part of that achievement."

According to a press release, by focusing on reducing refrigerant leak rates—significantly lower than the industry average of 25 percent—Meijer not only advanced its sustainability efforts but also reached its broader emissions reduction goal a year ahead of schedule.

The EPA’s GreenChill Program partners with food retailers and manufacturers to lower refrigerant emissions, minimize environmental impact, and promote the use of eco-friendly refrigerants. GreenChill offers valuable resources to help supermarkets transition to greener technologies and implement best practices.

"Meijer should be extremely proud of achieving GreenChill's Best Emissions Rate among large food retail Partners for the fourth year in a row," said Bella Maranion, Senior Advisor in EPA's Stratospheric Protection Division and member of the GreenChill Team. "This accomplishment proves that dedication pays off."

Meijer's continued recognition by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency underscores its unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. By consistently achieving the lowest refrigerant emissions rate, the retailer not only leads the industry in responsible practices but also demonstrates that proactive measures can drive meaningful change.

Meijer’s dedication to adopting innovative refrigeration technologies and reducing its carbon footprint serves as a testament to its vision for a greener future.

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