Giant Eagle^®: A fresh approach to green

Giant Eagle's^® environmental commitment is a real and vital component of our company's growth and success demonstrated through dynamic energy management, recycling initiatives, and our EPA partnerships.

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
In 2009, Giant Eagle^® recycled more than 124 million pounds of materials and sold attractive, reusable bags for eco-conscious shopping at all stores.

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED^®)
Giant Eagle^® built the nation's first LEED^®-certified supermarket, Pennsylvania's first LEED^® Silver Commercial Interior Certified store, and Ohio's first LEED^® Gold Certified supermarket.

ENERGY STAR^®
Recognized Giant Eagle^® with Sustained Excellence Award, 2006 – 2010 and as Partner of the Year, 2004-2005.

Green Power
Currently, Giant Eagle's^® annual renewable power purchase is 17 million kWh a year as a member of the EPA's Green Power Partnership.

GreenChill
In 2009, recognized Giant Eagle^® for having the best 2008 leak rate, achieving our 2008 target emissions and achieving our 2008 stretch emissions rate within the EPA's GreenChill membership.  In 2009, our Market District^® Robinson received Pennsylvania's first GreenChill Gold level certification for using green refrigeration technology.

Seafood Sustainability
Giant Eagle^® is committed to providing a wide variety of the freshest and highest quality seafood while being good stewards of the marine environment and fisheries around the world. We recognize that by sourcing seafood responsibly, we can help protect the environment and the food supply for future generations. Learn more about Seafood Sustainability at Giant Eagle^®.

We are proud to be recognized as leaders in the conservation of this valuable resource we call Earth!