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By Brynn Albrecht Sustainability Technology

30 Jun: Bidets: Sustainability’s Best Kept Secret

In the early weeks of the pandemic, consumers were stunned to find empty shelves in the toilet paper aisle.

In response, a growing number of Americans turned to the bidet, finally giving it the attention it deserves. While this handy bathroom accessory has been around for more than 300 years and are popular in other parts of the world, it never really caught on in the U.S.

While toilet paper is back on store shelves, bidets remain as relevant as ever because they’re easy to use and better for the environment.

By Suzanne Hilker Company News Sustainability

22 Jun: Best Buy Unveils South Carolina Solar Field

Best Buy has cut our carbon footprint in half since 2009, and now we’re making our biggest commitment yet to renewable energy.

In collaboration with solar developer X-Elio and U.S. Bank, we are proud to unveil the Best Buy Solar Field in Martin, South Carolina. This project will produce 174,000 megawatt hours of clean electricity per year for the local power grid — enough to power the equivalent of 260 Best Buy stores for an entire year.

The Best Buy Solar Field underscores our commitment to enriching lives through technology.

By Suzanne Hilker Company News

17 Jun: Best Buy Ranks High For Supply Chain Practices

Best Buy was the top-rated retailer in a new assessment of the supply chain practices at the largest global information and communications technology (ICT) brands.

We also ranked 10^th overall among the 49 companies included in KnowTheChain’s 2020 ICT Benchmark. KnowTheChain is a nonprofit that serves as a resource for companies and investors to understand and address the risks of forced labor in global supply chains.

Best Buy scored 52 out of 100, well above the average score of 30.

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By Kirsten Morell Company News Sustainability

16 Jun: Best Buy Rises On List Of 100 Best Corporate Citizens

Best Buy is proud to rank No. 46 on the 2020 list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens, moving up 21 spots from last year.

This list recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest public companies in the U.S. Our ranking places us in the top 5% of all companies evaluated, and we ranked second in the retail category.

ISS ESG, the responsible investing research arm of Institutional Shareholder Services, compiled the list.

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By Brynn Albrecht Sustainability Technology

21 May: Save On Nest Thermostats This Month

At Best Buy, we’re committed to offering products that help our customers reduce their carbon footprints while saving money on their utility bills.

For the average household, more than half of the energy used is for heating and cooling₁. A great way to control, monitor and reduce energy used at home is by installing a smart thermostat.

To help our customers save energy and money, we’re partnering with Google to offer deals on Nest smart thermostats this month.

From now through May 31:

Save $50 on the Nest Learning Thermostat.

By Best Buy Lifestyle Sustainability

09 Apr: For Georgia Manager, Cleaning Up The Community Is A Team Activity

Back in 2007, Melissa Freidus was bothered by how quickly trash cans around her Best Buy store in Gainesville, Georgia, were filling up with soda bottles.

One day, the solution to her garbage woes walked right through the store’s front door: a man wearing a City of Gainesville sanitation jacket.

Melissa told him she was interested in recycling and asked if he knew how she could get started. She found the right person, he told her, because he was the superintendent of solid waste for the city.

By Best Buy Company News Sustainability

09 Apr: Protecting Our Planet Is Part Of Best Buy’s Business

Best Buy is a big company, which means we have an even bigger responsibility to take care of the environment and use resources responsibly.

We are committed to creating a thriving business while protecting the planet, conserving natural resources and preventing pollution. We do this through reducing our carbon footprint, building out a circular economy and helping our customers live more sustainably.

“We aim to keep our customers and their communities at the forefront of our decision making,” said Hugh Cherne, Associate Director of Environmental Sustainability at Best Buy.

By Kirsten Morell Company News Sustainability Uncategorized

14 Nov: Hubert Joly Links Business Purpose, Corporate Responsibility at BSR

A company’s ultimate purpose is to serve the common good, Best Buy Executive Chairman Hubert Joly said Wednesday at the annual conference of Business for Social Responsibility (BSR).

“The purpose of a company is not to make money,” he said. “It is to serve all of the stakeholders, including customers, employees, partners, vendors, the communities in which we operate, the environment and shareholders. The idea is that there is no trade-off, no need to choose between the various stakeholders.”

Hubert noted that businesses “do well by doing good” and that a company’s sustainability efforts are most impactful when they are connected to its business purpose and overall success.

By Suzanne Hilker Company News Sustainability

04 Nov: Best Buy Gift Cards Now 100% Paper

Just in time for the holiday season, Best Buy is proud to announce that 100% of our gift cards purchased in U.S. stores and online are now made of paper.

That means they’re recyclable in any curbside bin — a big win for the environment. We are one of only a handful of retailers to offer customers 100% paper gift cards.

This year we will have saved more than 70 tons of plastic from landfill (that’s the weight of about 35 cars)!

By Suzanne Hilker Company News Sustainability

19 Sep: Best Buy named to Dow Jones, FTSE4Good sustainability indices

These days, an important indicator for investors to rate the quality of a company is by how it positively impacts the environment and community. That’s why Best Buy is honored to be named to two prestigious indices based on our sustainability performance.

We have been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the ninth consecutive year. In addition to being included on the North America Index, we are one of only two U.S. retailers to be named to the Dow Jones World Index.

By Best Buy Technology

26 Aug: 4 easy tips for going green at college

No matter what your school colors are, it’s always great to go green on (and off) campus.

For those looking to make small, eco-friendly changes that make a big difference, assistant store manager Alva Allen, from Store 370 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, is here to help with some tips.

“If you are looking for ways that you can help our environment — to help make the world cleaner, smarter and more technology friendly — this is a good place to start,” he said.

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