HORSHAM, PA — Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) received the 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence award from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy in recognition of its company-wide commitment to energy management strategy and leadership in the baking industry.
The Sustained Excellence honor is given at the EPA’s discretion to organizations who have consistently earned Partner of the Year for several years in a row.
“As the largest commercial bakery in the United States, we understand how important it is to be a frontrunner in sustainability practices,” said Ramon Rivera, BBU senior VP of supply chain. “We’re so honored to receive the Energy Star Partner of the Year Award once again.”
“I applaud the 2021 Energy Star Award Winners,” said Anne Idsal, EPA principal deputy assistant administrator for air and radiation. “These leaders demonstrate how energy efficiency drives economic competitiveness in tandem with environmental protection.”
Key accomplishments for BBU in 2020 include:
“Through this achievement, we have demonstrated our continued pledge to environmental stewardship while also lowering our energy costs,” Rivera said. “We are thrilled that our efforts have again been recognized by the EPA.”
The Energy Star Partner of the Year award recognizes Energy Star partner businesses and organizations in good standing that demonstrate superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency and Energy Star.
For a complete list of 2021 winners and more information about Energy Star’s awards program, click here.
