HORSHAM, PA – Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) recently completed the EPA’s Energy Star Challenge for Industry at six of its bakeries, with an average of 17 percent energy reduction per plant in the past year. In addition to these six bakeries, BBU’s remaining plants are participating in the Challenge, saving enough energy to power 330,350 households for a year. With a total of 59 facilities, BBU operates more than half of the bakeries currently participating in the Energy Star Challenge.
“BBU is committed to promoting energy efficiency, preventing pollution, protecting the environment and saving money on energy costs,” said Jim Mckeown, Director of Sustainability for Grupo Bimbo and BBU. “As a member of the American Baking Association (ABA), we saw an opportunity to get involved in a program that can benefit our industry and reduce greenhouse gas.”
BBU’s Frederick, MD plant was honored by the EPA and ABA for being the first facility in the baking industry to complete the EPA Energy Star Challenge for Industry. The other five BBU bakeries that completed the challenge are located in Houston, TX, Topeka, KS, Placentia, CA, Norristown, PA, and Bay Shore, NY.
“We are pleased to recognize BBU’s achievement of the Energy Star Challenge for Industry at the first six bakeries in the US,” said Jean Lupinacci, Acting Director of the EPA's Climate Protection Partnership Division. “This accomplishment demonstrates the important role energy management and efficiency plays in realizing sustainability objectives of protecting the environment and strengthening the bottom line."
"BBU is a leader in Energy Star’s Commercial Baking Sector,” said Walt Tunnessen, National Program Manager for the EPA's Energy Star Industrial Program. “They join a select group of companies with multiple plants that have achieved the Challenge. By improving the energy performance at these bakeries, BBU has reduced its carbon foot print by over 45,000 metric tons."
About Bimbo Bakeries USA
Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) is a leader in the baking industry, known for its category leading brands, innovative products, freshness and quality. Our team of 22,000 U.S. associates operates more than 60 manufacturing locations in the United States. Over 11,000 distribution routes deliver our leading brands such as Arnold®, Bimbo®, Boboli®, Brownberry®, Entenmann's®, Freihofer's®, Heiners ®, Marinela®, Mrs Baird’s®, Nature’s Harvest®, Oroweat®, Sara Lee®, Stroehmann®, Thomas'®, and Tia Rosa.® BBU is owned by Mexico's Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B de C.V., the world's largest baking company with operations in 22 countries.
Source: Bimbo Bakeries USA
