The Giant Co. announced Tuesday that four electric vehicles will join its Philadelphia fleet. The electric vans will fulfill Giant Direct customer deliveries while reducing the company’s environmental footprint, safeguarding nearly 9,000 gallons of gas each year.
“Fulfilling our purpose of connecting families for a better future means taking action today to create a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow,” said Daren Russ, VP of omnichannel operations at The Giant Company, in a statement. “The addition of electric vehicles is an economic and environmental investment that saves fuel costs and time while avoiding harmful emissions. Electric vehicles are a tool to strengthen the environment in the communities we serve and part of our commitment to healing our planet.”
The electric vehicles join the retailer's 164-vehicle fleet and can travel 108 miles per charge. The four vehicles will avoid roughly 171,963 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually, according to the company. It plans to introduce more electric vehicles to its fleet in the coming years.
“Electric vehicles are part of The GIANT Company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability,” said Tracy Horsfield, manager of ecommerce at The Giant Company, in a statement. “We continue to partner with sustainability leaders to reduce and offset emissions at every level of our supply chain. Together, we are taking action and forging partnerships to create healthier communities for generations to come.”
The electric vehicle pilot is part of the company’s sustainability commitment. Since 2018, it has partnered with PDI Sustainable Solutions to implement a reduced emission program to reduce its carbon footprint. In 2021, The Giant Co. also entered an agreement with Constellation, an energy solutions provider, to power its Pennsylvania operations with renewable energy.
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