The energy saved is enough to fully power 174 American homes for one year, the company said.
John Jepsen, director of energy management, US Foods, said: “As we continue our commitment to sustainable practices that reduce energy consumption, we’ve realised that even small improvements can add up to impactful savings. Our new energy efficient lighting is another step in our company-wide goal to reduce energy usage and meet customers’ needs in an environmentally responsible way.
“We’re exploring many more opportunities for energy savings throughout the company. Projects already slated for 2012 are expected to reduce our energy use by another three million kilowatt hours and further reduce our environmental footprint.”
Since 2007, US Foods has decreased its overall energy use by approximately 8%, or 34 million kWh, through lighting retrofits alone.
US Foods was one of the first in the Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co portfolio to join the Green Portfolio Programme in 2008, helping to design and pilot the framework. The company strives to reduce the environmental impact of its operations by continually investing in infrastructure, technology and protocols that help eliminate vehicle emissions and increase energy efficiency at its distribution centres.
Source: US Foods
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