Spiraling energy costs and a new awareness of the environment have put green initiatives at the top of the agenda for the global convenience industry. The NACS Green Toolkit looks at ways that convenience operators have improved the effect of their stores on the environment, pleased their shoppers, increased sales and cut costs.

The NACS Green Toolkit looks at energy-efficient and cost-saving initiatives in store build and store operations at all levels, from major strategic objectives to opportunistic quick wins, from Europe and the United States. It has been created with contributions from convenience retailers including: Tesco, Asda,Musgrave, 7-Eleven,Nice N Easy, ExxonMobil, BP, Zarco 66,GreenValley Grocery, Budgens, Rutter’s Farm Stores, Giant Eagle,Quick Chek,WH Smith, Sequential, Power Mart and Marks & Spencer.

The Toolkit lays out achievable goals with projects for immediate action, for medium term refit improvements and for long-term strategic planning and new build guidelines. It covers refrigeration, lighting, building construction,water,HVAC, forecourt innovations, energy management systems, alternative power sources, partnership opportunities, staff engagement and training, how to effectively link with your local community and make sure your customers value the changes you have made. Click here to preview the Table of Contents.