Sportswear firm Asics America Corporation has been honoured with US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR award, which signifies that the building performs to the top 25 per cent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA.
For the third year in a row, this honour has been bestowed upon the brand’s Byhalia Distribution Centre, located in Byhalia, Mississippi. Certification for the EPA Energy Star is awarded on a yearly basis and is given to commercial buildings that use an average of 35 per cent less energy than typical buildings and also release 35 per cent less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
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“We are taking the initiative to equip our facilities with the latest technology and information to maintain and exceed energy efficiencies,” said Jimmy Adames, ASICS Sustainability & Social Responsibility Manager, adding, “Winning this award for the third year in a row is a tremendous honor. We are so proud to be amongst a highly selected group of companies that are working hard to protect the environment, save energy and money.”
Additionally, ASICS will remain focused on reducing its carbon footprint through the implementation of new sustainability projects and the amplification of those already set in place.
