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Giant Eagle Incorporated:
Step 1 - Make Commitment
Giant Eagle Inc. is one of the nation's largest food retailers and food distributors with approximately $5.5 billion in annual sales. Founded in 1931, Giant Eagle, Inc. has grown to 140 corporate and 74 independently owned and operated supermarkets in addition to more than 90 fuel and convenience stores throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio, north central West Virginia and Maryland. Giant Eagle received the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Retail Partner Since 2001
Awards & Recognition
- Leadership in Energy Management 2004
- Partner of the Year 2005
- Sustained Excellence 2007,2006
- Sustained Excellence 2008
Contact Information:
Giant Eagle Incorporated
701 Alpha Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412-963-6200
In Practice
1: Make Commitment
1.2: Establish an Energy Team
Broadly defining the team
Giant Eagle recognizes that motivating employees is crucial to a successful energy management program. Giant Eagle's energy team enables the company to achieve the consensus necessary for the energy management program to flourish. Each member of the energy team was chosen for his or her skill, experience, and commitment to energy conservation. Since external functions also play key roles in the energy efficiency of a building, Giant Eagle included representatives from other organizations, including the engineering design, building construction, equipment purchasing and facility maintenance companies, AETOS Construction and ECHO Developers.
The Director of Conservation oversees the energy team and reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Store Planning, Construction and Conservation. This line of command demonstrates Giant Eagle's commitment to integrating energy conservation into the design of new facilities as well as the retrofitting of existing ones.
