The Energy and Facilities Decarbonization Impact Award recognizes initiatives that deliver measurable greenhouse gas emissions reductions from stores, facilities, and operations through energy efficiency, controls, refrigeration improvements, and/or renewable energy integration. It emphasizes practical, scalable solutions with durable results. Eligible initiatives should demonstrate strong operational execution and tangible impact, achieving emissions reductions without compromising reliability, comfort, food safety, or customer experience.
Introduction (100 Words)
Please include the following in your response:
- Name of company
- Name of initiative
- Brief overview of the initiative
Needs and Objectives (300-500 words) – 15%
Please include the following in your response:
- The needs of the initiative
- The stakeholders involved
- The objectives or purpose of the initiative
Program Details & Results (600-1000 words) – 65%
- Describe what was implemented and where (stores, DCs, offices; key systems such as HVAC, controls, refrigeration, lighting, renewables).
- Explain how projects were selected and rolled out (prioritization approach, sequencing, deployment model across sites).
- Demonstrate results and progress to date (emissions and energy impacts, key performance improvements, progress against internal targets where applicable).
- Describe operational delivery and durability (reliability, comfort, food safety, maintenance implications, and how results are sustained over time).
- Explain how the work was executed and governed (teams/partners, investment and timeline, business case considerations, and how performance is tracked).
- Explain how these efforts support broader decarbonization targets.
- Any other elements that you would like to highlight about the initiative.
Supporting Evidence: 10%
- Supporting visuals, data summaries, dashboards, or documentation
- Brief descriptions explaining what each item demonstrates
- Third-party validation where relevant
*Open to retailers and brand owners