Did you know that #REI has supported 100% renewable energy across all its stores and operations for more than 10 years? ???? In the spirit of being a cooperative, we are also committed to helping our community and partners reach similar goals. In North Carolina, we have teamed up with Nester Hosiery LLC —one of our largest manufacturers of hiking socks—to secure renewable energy from local solar projects developed by Sol Systems. This North Carolina renewable energy supports the electricity used by REI's 7 North Carolina stores and Nester's Mount Airy-based manufacturing facility, helping both organizations contribute to the growth of clean energy in the region. You can learn more about this unique partnership in the video below and discover why REI is committed to making renewable energy more accessible to local communities. #BetterTogether #REIEmployee
This is amazing. When the goal of 100% renewable energy was set, we had no idea how we would get there.. the co-op has more than doubled in size and physical footprint since then and still met the goal years faster and with better business outcomes than we could have imagined- and has maintained it for a decade continuing to absorb growth and deliver results. Kudos to the team for the creativity, commitment and business savvy this represents!! Plus - @REI is doing it in ways that break trail for other companies and communities to benefit! This is good #Shift..
that’s so awesome! now if only REI could reevaluate their partnership with Capital One and their $2.7 billion dollar fossil fuel investment. I feel like having that little caveat can put a blemish on stories and efforts like this. ??♂?
It is wonderful to see companies committing to renewable energy and making it a priority to help their communities and partners reach similar goals to making renewable energy more accessible.
REI Exactly what does, “#REI has supported 100% renewable energy across all its stores and operations for more than 10 years?” I worked at an REI for several years, and until quite recently, and not only was there 0% renewable energy used to run that store, but the store didn’t even #recycle! This is the definition of #greenwashing!
#REI has worked hard in using green energy. Your local store has focused on keeping your community cleaner, active and environmentally sound. Visit REI and see how you can help!
Congrats! This is what true industry leadership looks like! I think it's impressive to see REI not just focusing on their own sustainability goals, but actively helping their supply chain partners achieve the same. The partnership with Nester Hosiery shows how bigger companies can create meaningful environmental impact by supporting their manufacturers. This ripple effect through the supply chain is exactly what we need to drive real change in retail sustainability. Leading by example and lifting others up - that's genuine corporate responsibility in action! ???? #SustainableBusiness #SupplyChain
Stellar! Can we take it to the next level (or is this project and others Sol Systems does) by making it "agrivoltaic" friendly? Meaning that instead of just fields of solar panels eating up land, are these systems developed where Farms can still grow or graze under them so they serve two purposes at the same time?
Love seeing REI's commitment to renewable energy and community partnerships! Making a real impact on sustainability—keep up the amazing work!
Exec. Dir. at Renewable Thermal Collaborative, and SVP at David Gardiner & Associates. Opinions my own.
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