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Partners in powerIn August 2007, Stop & Shop andenergy solutions developer EnerNOC,Inc. sealed a partnership for a programto help reduce stress on the electricpower grid during high peak demand.Under the program, when the gridoperator reports a peak in electricitydemand, EnerNOC can remotelymonitor and control dozens of Stop& Shop sites, reducing powerconsumption to help preventblackouts. Stop & Shop alone cancontribute enough “negawatts” –a term that is defined as energy thatis conserved rather than consumed– to keep the lights on in more than40,000 typical households.34Ahold CSR Report 2007
The best way to get thereEco-friendly driving is one wayAhold’s companies can reduce theenvironmental impact of theiroperations. For example ICA and Stop& Shop/Giant-Landover are trainingdrivers in methods that reduce fuelusage and CO 2 output. Improvingdriving habits at Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover meant that in oneyear the company was able to increasethe fleet fuel economy by 5% throughdriver training and feedback.In addition, Ahold companies usebackhauling, in which goods froma supplier are picked up on a truck’sreturn trip to a distribution center,thereby reducing the number ofempty kilometers driven. That meansthat 95% of Giant-Carlisle’s trucksare filled on return trips to thedistribution center.Albert Heijn has lighting systems that change in intensityaccording to the store’s needs during various parts of the day,saving energy through dimmer lights at night. Albert Heijn is alsorunning pilots of several energy-saving systems, which includethe reuse of heat generated by refrigeration units to heat stores,LED lighting, automatic light switching and measurementsystems to track energy use.“Good” energyStop & Shop announced that it is purchasing Sterling PlanetGreen-e certified renewable energy certificates for its newstore in Kennebunk, Maine. Stop & Shop is also taking partin a program in which utilities and grid operators encouragecustomers to turn off inessential equipment, shift schedules ortake other steps toward greater energy efficiency – especiallyduring periods of peak demand when the power grid threatensto be overburdened. The company is able, through variousmeasures, to cut energy use by 40 megawatts when asked.This is equal to the power output of a plant that otherwise mightbe fired up to meet high demand.Water consumptionin millions of liters 2007 2006Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover 2,063 2,081Giant-Carlisle 816 740Albert Heijn 322 319That means that 95% of Giant-Carlisle’s trucks return to thedistribution center with products on board. 2007, Stop & Shopand Giant-Landover were the only supermarket chains in theUnited States selected to participate in the US Green BuildingCouncil (USGBC) Portfolio Program pilot for LEED-EB volumecertification for existing buildings. The company was selected asa result of its environmental innovation and early commitment toand success in developing green and energy-efficient stores.Efficient transport and distributionEfficient distribution systems are key to food retail – fromjust-in-time product ordering systems to making optimal use oftruck capacity. By working to reduce the environmental impactsof transportation and distribution we are often also reducingcost. Good alignment – of stores, distribution centers andsuppliers – contributes to product quality and sales, enhancesefficiency and reduces waste.We believe that working to reduce wasteis a significant aspect of environmentallyresponsible behavior.Our companies use continuous replenishment, integrating storeordering systems with distribution centers and suppliers tominimize the transport of unwanted goods. This cuts fuelconsumption, reducing CO 2 emissions and lowering costs.To minimize emissions and costs, we maximize the load factor,ensuring that trucks carry as much product as possible on everytrip. Computer systems enable us to plan the most efficienttrucking routes and loading procedures. Our companies are alsointroducing even more fuel-efficient trucks into their fleets.Ahold CSR Report 2007 35
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