Managing Water
Each year, we strive to reduce water consumption across our stores, DCs, and CSC. Since 2019, these efforts
have included incorporating low-flow technologies, xeriscaping, and stormwater recapture for exterior usage,
where permitted. These changes led to a 2% decline between 2019 and 2016, resulting in water consumption
stabilizing at 104,000,000 in 2020. As we return to a new normal, we will continue our efforts to achieve further
reductions.
We have a 20,000-gallon cistern at our CSC that holds captured and recycled stormwater runoff. It is used as
the water source for the exterior water feature. The use of native vegetation and xeriscaping requires less water.
The consistent measurement and verification of our water consumption and end use allow us to assess our
progress and seek further reduction opportunities.