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A Practical Guide to Sustainability and Energy Management in Retail Environments

July 11, 2018

Retailers are seeking opportunities to improve margins while leveraging corporate sustainability to build their brand. Consumers want to know more about the brands they buy, and shareholders expect more transparency regarding product, social, environmental and operational sustainability. This paper outlines how retailers can leverage an energy management and sustainability strategy to create brand loyalty, increase margins, mitigate risk, reduce impact on the environment, and maintain competitiveness.

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