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Food Lion, one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, has more than 1,220 stores in 11 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. More than 400 Food Lion stores have achieved the ENERGY STAR label designation and the chain has a portfolio-wide energy performance rating above 75. Food Lion became a partner in the US Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STARĀ® program in 1998, and has received ENERGY STAR partner awards in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Retail Partner Since 1998
Awards & Recognition
Contact Information:
Food Lion, LLC
2110 Executive Drive
Salisbury, NC 28145
704-633-8250
Individuals create the team
In an energy management program, employee involvement is where the "rubber meets the road." Food Lion empowers its associates to achieve results within its energy program and encourages a sense of personal achievement.
Food Lion targets energy program efforts to specific employment levels, with the use of Performance Scorecards and financial incentives for maintenance personnel, energy awareness training for managers, and internal recognition for maintenance and retail associates.
Food Lion - Rewarding Maintenance Staff
Food Lion's Energy Awareness Plan rewards maintenance staff by awarding quarterly bonuses for improving energy performance. Keeping maintenance staff motivated to save energy has helped Food Lion reduce its utility cost per store per week by 5.5 percent.