HORSHAM, PA — For the sixth year in a row, Bimbo Bakeries USA has earned the 2023 Energy Star Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence award from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy, for its company-wide commitment to energy management strategy and leadership in the baking industry.
“We are honored to receive the Partner of the Year award for the sixth year in a row,” said Ramon Rivera, senior VP of operations for Bimbo Bakeries USA. “Our partnership with the EPA has been instrumental in helping us achieve our sustainability goals, and we look forward to continuing our work to preserve the planet and fulfill our Purpose of Nourishing a Better World.”
Each year the Energy Star program recognizes organizations that have made contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy achievements. These efforts are necessary for fighting the climate crisis and protecting public health.
“As we accelerate historic efforts to address climate change, public-private partnerships will be essential to realizing the scale of our ambition,” said Michael S. Regan, administrator for EPA. “I applaud this year’s ENERGY STAR award winners for working with EPA to deliver a clean energy future that saves American consumers and businesses money and creates jobs.”
Key accomplishments for Bimbo Bakeries USA in 2022 include:
- Earned Energy Star certification for superior energy efficiency at 18 BBU facilities across the country, sustaining the record for the highest number of certifications in the baking industry.
- Won the Energy Star Challenge for Industry at two bakeries, Atlanta, GA, and Kent, WA. The Atlanta bakery reduced its energy intensity by 11%, and the Kent bakery by 18% within three years. This is the Atlanta bakery’s third time meeting this goal.
- Received a 2022 Green Power Leadership Award from the US EPA for outstanding clean energy initiatives and impact on the green power market.
The Sustained Excellence award is given at the EPA’s discretion to organizations that have received Partner of the Year multiple years in a row.
