TESTIMONIAL
- OFFICE DEPOT
SITUATION
This North American retailer with distribution centers in the United States and Canada is a prime example of how energy management can significantly reduce operational costs. After reviewing many energy management programs focused on reducing energy consumption, improving operational efficiency, and achieving sustainability goals, the retailer realized their estimated energy reduction would be 8% for their distribution centers. Additionally, they would improve their ability to target capital investments in equipment.
CHALLENGE
Key to their strategy to reduce energy consumption, they wanted to reduce product damage due to humidity and maintain team member comfort levels. In addition to operational concerns, the company needed to achieve ESG goals for its investors and stakeholders. Since onsite labor resources are limited, the retail locations and distribution centers needed an energy management system that provided real-time data and the ability to manage systems remotely.
SOLUTION
Their results could be achieved by implementing the Entouch energy management solution. The Entouch solutions enables monitoring HVAC, fans, and stand-alone heating systems. It improves energy use by facilitating an off-peak forklift battery charging program, monitoring bay doors, managing lighting more efficiently, and, finally, by observing humidity levels it reduces product degeneration. In addition, the retailer took advantage of the latest technologies in Entouch's solution to monitor usage in real time with actionable data throughout their portfolio of stores and distribution centers. This allows the retailer to identify and address any areas of energy inefficiency, receive alerts, and actively respond to potential problems.
RESULTS
The results not only saved the company money on their energy and operational costs but also positively impacted the environment by reducing carbon emissions. The average 8% reduction in energy usage became a significant contribution to their ESG Scope 1, 2 & 3 reporting metrics. This is an example of how ENTOUCH's energy management solution attracts investors seeking sustainable portfolio companies. The project shows that investing in energy management solutions can improve our planet and improve profits, one building at a time. Having the ability to monitor their facilities more closely and take proactive steps to reduce their energy consumption, the retailer will increase profits, improved efficiencies, and is doing their part to protect the environment. Investing in energy management solutions is an investment in the future of our planet.
Full coverage inside a single quarter
1,745
Stores brought online
20
Weeks from first install to full coverage
16%
Average reduction in annual consumption
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