Program to calculate and offset tailpipe emissions, powered by GreenPrint, expands to Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- With a goal of planting 20,000 trees across Canada by October 2019 with Tree Canada, 7-Eleven, Inc. launches the expansion of RENEW™, 7-Eleven's emissions offset program. RENEW will be available at more than 60 7-Eleven fueling locations across the Metro Vancouver Regional District.
The RENEW program is 7-Eleven's collaboration with GreenPrint, a company promoting sustainability through the retail petroleum, fleet and consumer product industries.
Customers at participating 7-Eleven fueling stations across the Metro Vancouver Regional District can offset their tailpipe emissions by purchasing the same high-quality fuel. GreenPrint will calculate tailpipe emissions from gasoline sales to determine the amount to invest in certified carbon reduction projects to help offset those emissions. For every litre of fuel purchased as a part of the 7-Eleven RENEW program, an investment will be made in reforestation, green-scape projects, wildlife protection and/or renewable energy projects designed to help offset tailpipe emissions. The local, regional and global certified carbon reduction projects are designed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Depending on the grade of fuel purchased and the amount and nature of the investments made, tailpipe emissions from the fuel purchased as a part of the 7-Eleven RENEW program may be offset by up to 30 percent.
In addition to that and to go the extra mile, the RENEW program is working with Tree Canada to participate in volunteer projects and to plant trees. To date, as a result of the existing RENEW program in the U.S., more than 70,000 trees have been planted and over 24,000 tons of carbon has been offset.
"It's important to us, as leaders in the industry, to find ways to support our communities, to give back, and to make a difference," said, Nick Angelo, Sr. Director of Operations for 7-Eleven Canada. "This program's proven success in several U.S. states makes it an important strategy to help us meet our corporate social responsibility targets. RENEW furthers our efforts to reduce or offset our environmental footprint and offers customers an opportunity to make an impact and help their local communities."
"7-Eleven is an innovator in the gasoline industry," said Pete Davis, founder and chief executive officer of GreenPrint. "They have proven their commitment to customers and the environment by expanding the RENEW program to Canada, continuing to seek out ways to better the earth and help the local communities where their stores reside."
7-Eleven announced in 2016 that it was working with Conservation International (CI) to set measurable corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals to reduce its environmental footprint. 7-Eleven's CSR mission has three focus areas – planet, products and people. The retailer also joined CI's Business and Sustainability Council, a forum for corporate leaders taking positive environmental actions in their businesses, to explore mutually beneficial ways to further reduce its environmental impact. Learn more about RENEW at http://7-elevenrenew.ca/.
To locate a 7-Eleven store offering the RENEW program near you, visit: http://7-elevenrenew.ca/
About 7-Eleven
7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name and largest chain in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 66,000 stores in 17 countries, including 11,800 in North America. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven has expanded into high-quality salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings, and crispy classic chicken. 7-Eleven offers customers industry-leading private brand products under the 7-Select® brand including healthy options, decadent treats and everyday favorites, at an outstanding value. Find out more about 7-Eleven Canada at www.7-Eleven.ca, via the 7-Eleven mobile app, or on social media @7ElevenCanada via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About GreenPrint
Founded by a team of loyalty and rewards experts, GreenPrint created the first reduced emissions programs for fuel which is licensed to convenience store chains, energy companies, and corporate fleets – enabling them to sell, or fill up with, more environmentally friendly fuel. Today the company reduces or offsets emissions on almost 500 million gallons annually across hundreds of retail locations and 40,000 corporate and municipal fleets in 12 countries.
About Tree Canada
We're a registered charity proudly dedicated to planting and nurturing trees. For 25 years, we've engaged communities, governments, corporations and individuals in the pursuit of a greener and healthier living environment for Canadians. Since 1992, we've planted more than 80 million trees, greened more than 600 schoolyards, helped restore places hit by natural disasters and brought together urban forestry experts greening cities all across Canada.
Cautionary Statement
The statements contained herein may include prospects, statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or events, including the amount and timing of investments as a part of the 7-Eleven RENEW program or the impact of the 7-Eleven RENEW program on emissions, may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. 7-Eleven assumes no obligation to update any information or forward-looking statement contained herein.
SOURCE GreenPrint