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Bimbo Bakeries In Horsham Earns EPA Energy Efficiency Award
The company's 18 facilities nationwide exceeded the agency's energy-efficient standards. Bimbo USA is based in Horsham Township.
HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR certification for 18 of their facilities nationwide, sustaining the landmark record for the highest number of certifications in the baking industry.
The certifications signify that the industrial plants perform in the Top 25 percent for energy efficiency among similar facilities nationwide and meet strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA.
This year marks the seventh consecutive award for several of these facilities, reflecting a legacy of sustainability leadership.
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In addition to the certification, two of the company’s bakeries – Atlanta, GA and Kent, WA – achieved the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry.
These bakeries have achieved the Challenge’s goal to reduce their energy intensity by 10 percent within five years. The Atlanta bakery reduced its energy intensity by 11 percent, and the Kent bakery by 18 percent, within three years.
"Sustainability is core to Bimbo Bakeries USA’s Purpose of Nourishing a Better World and we have an obligation to preserve our planet for future generations,” said Ramon Rivera, Senior Vice President of Operations, Bimbo Bakeries USA. “We’re incredibly proud of our longstanding relationship with the EPA and truly appreciate receiving ongoing recognition from them for our growing number of efficient ENERGY STAR facilities.”
“Improving the energy efficiency of our nation’s buildings is critical to protecting our environment,” said Cindy Jacobs, Chief of the ENERGY STAR Commercial & Industrial Branch. “From the boiler room to the board room, organizations are leading the way by making their operations more efficient and earning EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification.”
Bimbo Bakeries USA improved its energy performance by managing energy strategically across the entire organization and by making cost-effective improvements to its plants. ENERGY STAR was introduced by the EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency.
About Bimbo Bakeries USA
Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leader in the baking industry, with 20,000 employees working in 59 manufacturing locations.
Bimbos produces products such as: Entenmann’s, Stroehmann, Maier’s, Sara Lee, Bimbo, Marinela, Barcel, Boboli, Arnold, Artesano, Ball Park, Brownberry, Little Bites, Mrs. Baird’s, Oroweat, and Thomas.'
Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B de C.V., the world's largest baking company with operations in 34 countries.
These bakeries have achieved the Challenge’s goal to reduce their energy intensity by 10 percent within five years. The Atlanta bakery reduced its energy intensity by 11 percent, and the Kent bakery by 18 percent, within three years.
"Sustainability is core to Bimbo Bakeries USA’s Purpose of Nourishing a Better World and we have an obligation to preserve our planet for future generations,” said Ramon Rivera, Senior Vice President of Operations, Bimbo Bakeries USA. “We’re incredibly proud of our longstanding relationship with the EPA and truly appreciate receiving ongoing recognition from them for our growing number of efficient ENERGY STAR facilities.”
“Improving the energy efficiency of our nation’s buildings is critical to protecting our environment,” said Cindy Jacobs, Chief of the ENERGY STAR Commercial & Industrial Branch. “From the boiler room to the board room, organizations are leading the way by making their operations more efficient and earning EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification.”
Bimbo Bakeries USA improved its energy performance by managing energy strategically across the entire organization and by making cost-effective improvements to its plants. ENERGY STAR was introduced by the EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency.
About Bimbo Bakeries USA
Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leader in the baking industry, with 20,000 employees working in 59 manufacturing locations.
Bimbos produces products such as: Entenmann’s, Stroehmann, Maier’s, Sara Lee, Bimbo, Marinela, Barcel, Boboli, Arnold, Artesano, Ball Park, Brownberry, Little Bites, Mrs. Baird’s, Oroweat, and Thomas.'
Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B de C.V., the world's largest baking company with operations in 34 countries.
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