Novar Congratulates Staples on Energy Conservation Awards
Novar would like to congratulate Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) for winning the prestigious ENERGY STAR Leaders Award and the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in Energy Management award from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Staples is being honored for its leadership in energy efficiency.
From Left: Joni Mayo, Dana Yacavace, Lindsay Thieman, Pat Girard, Mara Lavoice, Andrew Thorpe, Kathy O'Connell, John Lynch, Keith Svonovec, EPA representative, Mark Breuker, Bob Valair, Michelle Anoh, Howard Spellman, John Marzec, Pat Maher, David Haynes, Jeff Bower
The 2011 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award, recognizes Staples leadership in energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Staples received the award at an April 12, 2011 ceremony in Washington D.C. More than 140 of Staples facilities have received the ENERGY STAR, including retail stores, distribution centers and corporate offices. Staples has also set an aggressive target of achieving the ENERGY STAR at 500 facilities by the end of 2012. Additionally, Staples has substantially increased its usage of renewable power, representing 53 percent of its total US electricity consumption.
Staples has also been named an ENERGY STAR Leader by the EPA for reducing energy consumption by more than 11 percent across its portfolio. ENERGY STAR Leaders are recognized for reducing energy consumption by at least 10 percent across a portfolio of buildings, based on EPA's standardized tools for tracking energy use.
Staples is no stranger to energy efficiency leadership, first being recognized by the EPA for energy efficiency in 1999 as the Green Lights Partner of the Year. Today, Staples is the first non-grocery retailer to be recognized as an ENERGY STAR Leader.
From its energy conservation and renewable power initiatives, Staples has reduced its carbon footprint by 20 percent from 2001 to 2009
"Energy conservation has been part of a comprehensive energy management program at Staples since the early days of the company," said John Lynch, senior vice president of construction and facilities. Staples. "We're honored to be recognized by the EPA for our commitment to continuous improvement in energy management. At Staples, we combine the latest energy management technologies and aggressive energy efficiency strategies with renewable power use to reduce costs and minimize greenhouse gas emissions throughout our day-to-day operations."
Novar has been supporting Staples energy management and sustainability strategies since 1994. During that time Novar has provided energy management technology and services that have significantly contributed to the success of Staples energy management program.
Novar is a division of Honeywell International that provides strategic energy management solutions for its multi-site customers, like Staples. Novar offers a holistic approach to energy and operational management technology, consulting, and services to support its clients' sustainability strategies and improve profitability.
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants associated with energy use. Today, the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 kinds of products as well as new homes and buildings. Last year alone, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved $18 billion on their utility bills and prevented greenhouse gas equivalent to those of 34 million cars. Products, homes and buildings that have earned the ENERGY STAR prevent emissions by meeting strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the EPA. For more information, go to www.energystar.gov.