WAL-MART's first new environmentally friendly energy store debut in Wangjing

September 25, 2008, WAL-MART's first new environmentally friendly energy store Wangjing branch opened in Beijing. It brings together a number of energy-saving and environmental protection measures, including once applied and verified the effective environmental protection and energy saving equipment and technology, but also for the first time the LED lamp is widely used in general lighting, food freezers and cabinet lighting, and in part of the mall area using electrodeless lamp as light source.

As a new generation of green light source, LED lamp has the characteristics of low energy consumption, long service life, no mercury. The use of this lamp as a general lighting, not only to a large extent reduce the cost of business operations, but also to reduce the impact on the natural environment.

At present, WAL-MART's business model has gradually shifted from the commitment to sustainable development into practical action, and environmental protection as a corporate responsibility and strategic approach. In the Wangjing shop, whether it is high efficiency motors, compressors, or heat recovery and waste water recycling system, WAL-MART has spared no effort to carry out a bold attempt and innovation. Energy saving measures will increase investment, but the effect of energy conservation is significant. Compared with ordinary stores in 2005, WAL-MART new environmentally friendly energy store Wangjing shop can save 23% per year, saving water by 17%. This new type of environmental protection and energy saving stores will become the standard model for the construction and design of WAL-MART stores.

In addition to hardware, Wal-Mart Store Inc's environmental philosophy is also affecting the entire supply chain, suppliers and employees. In Wangjing, WAL-MART employees are also working to optimize the workflow, reduce energy consumption action. For example: natural thaw instead of water thawing; in the non passenger peak, reduce market lighting; reduce the number of TV on the TV wall, etc.. WAL-MART believes that employees' environmental and energy conservation actions can also prompt a shift in customer awareness. Only by calling for more people to establish a sense of sustainable development in order to promote sustainable development in the whole society.

Source: qianlong.com