Retail’s Greenest PasturesGeneral ElectricGreen Quotient on the 5 biggest retailersWal-MartCostcoTargetHome DepotLowe’sReferencesRetail’s Greenest PasturesRetail’s Greenest PasturesCaitlin HawkinsJacey DurhamBrittany WhiteCaitlin HawkinsJacey DurhamBrittany WhiteGeneral ElectricGeneral ElectricGE makes money by manufacturing products that are better for the environment.Not hard to argue that growth, profitability, & environmental consciousness can happily co-exist in the retail world.GE makes money by manufacturing products that are better for the environment.Not hard to argue that growth, profitability, & environmental consciousness can happily co-exist in the retail world.Green Quotient on the 5 biggest retailersGreen Quotient on the 5 biggest retailersWal Mart- leads the packCostco- laggingTarget- innovative approachHome Depot- eco-friendly productsLowe’s- appears to be in the eco-huntWal Mart- leads the packCostco- laggingTarget- innovative approachHome Depot- eco-friendly productsLowe’s- appears to be in the eco-huntWal-MartWal-Mart“We love the CFL and see the power this product has to unite customers in the struggle against climate change.”Vice president promotes sustainability.Web page has extensive listing of environmental efforts. 1. Using renewable energy sources & are building more energy efficient stores. 2. Reducing waste production through recycling and packaging improvements. 3. Selling products that sustain the environment at low prices. “We love the CFL and see the power this product has to unite customers in the struggle against climate change.”Vice president promotes sustainability.Web page has extensive listing of environmental efforts. 1. Using renewable energy sources & are building more energy efficient stores. 2. Reducing waste production through recycling and packaging improvements. 3. Selling products that sustain the environment at low prices.CostcoCostcoOne of the top retailers in the industryLittle evidence of commitment to the environment (2006 annual report)Introducing hybrid trucksCarpool efforts to Seattle home officeNot a significant effort in the long runNeed to make in store improvementsOne of the top retailers in the industryLittle evidence of commitment to the environment (2006 annual report)Introducing hybrid trucksCarpool efforts to Seattle home officeNot a significant effort in the long runNeed to make in store improvementsTargetTarget“ Real commitment. Real Progress. Real Results.” Recycling garment hangers, and rechargeable batteries from customers.Low VOC carpeting in its stores & leading in redeveloping “environmentally impaired” existing properties. Certified organic producer“ Real commitment. Real Progress. Real Results.” Recycling garment hangers, and rechargeable batteries from customers.Low VOC carpeting in its stores & leading in redeveloping “environmentally impaired” existing properties. Certified organic producerHome DepotHome DepotCounter on website that measures eco-friendly products soldPlans to introduce more environmentally friendly products that are easier for consumers to find.More than 2,500 productsCounter on website that measures eco-friendly products soldPlans to introduce more environmentally friendly products that are easier for consumers to find.More than 2,500 productsLowe’sLowe’sWebsite mentions its commitment but hasn’t done much.Links lead to products or tips on how consumers can reduce their energy footprint. Purchasing high-efficiency washing machines, organic fertilizers, insecticides and soil.Website mentions its commitment but hasn’t done much.Links lead to products or tips on how consumers can reduce their energy footprint. Purchasing high-efficiency washing machines, organic fertilizers, insecticides and
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