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April 13, 2021
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. April 13, 2021 HanesBrands’ commitment to protect the planet we share – despite the global pandemic that impacted 2020 – has earned the company its 12th consecutive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star Sustained Excellence/Partner of the Year award for continued progress in environmental sustainability.
Ahead of Earth Day, HanesBrands is being recognized by the EPA for lowering overall energy use, while increasing use of renewable energy and electricity during 2020. The company also launched aggressive 2030 sustainability goals, including reducing energy use by an additional 25%, using 100% renewable electricity and launching science-based emission reduction targets. Additionally, the company appointed its first chief sustainability officer in 2020.
January 27, 2021
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Arizona-based home builder Fulton Homes became the first builder to rack up three of the Environmental Protection Agency’s partner of the year awards. Fulton won the 2020 Indoor airPLUS Leader of the Year - Builder Award, Energy Star Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award, and the WaterSense Builder Partner of the Year award. The family owned and operated business is the largest builder in Arizona, and says water conservation is a top priority.
The EPA recognized Fulton Homes over all other homebuilders in the country for going above and beyond in promoting the health benefits of an Indoor airPLUS home, according to a press release.