Bimbo Bakeries USA Earns 2020 Energy Star Award Third Year in a Row

Bimbo Bakeries USA announced it has received the 2020 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year: Sustained Excellence award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in recognition of its company-wide commitment to energy management strategy and leadership in the baking industry.

The Sustained Excellence honor is given, at the EPA’s discretion, to organizations who have consistently earned Partner of the Year for several years in a row.

“At Bimbo Bakeries USA, we understand that, as the largest commercial bakery in the United States, it’s important for us to be a leader in sustainability,” said Ramon Rivera, senior vice president, supply chain, Bimbo Bakeries USA. “We’re so honored to receive the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award once again.”

Key accomplishments for Bimbo Bakeries USA in 2019 include:

• Earned ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy efficiency at 13 facilities across the country;
• Achieved a 2.3% reduction in energy use from 2018;
• Became the first major baking company to purchase renewable energy for 100% of its electricity needs for all U.S. operations;
• Participated in the inaugural ENERGY STAR® Treasure Hunt campaign at 13 bakeries, engaging more than 200 employees to identify energy saving opportunities. This project is estimated to save over 37,000,000 kBtus.
• Implemented an internal energy awareness communication plan that reached more than 12,000 associates with information on energy efficiency and ENERGY STAR®.
• Hosted an ENERGY STAR Industrial Showcase at its Escondido, California bakery, for more than 250 employees, local government officials, and others, to highlight the accomplishments and energy best practices of this ENERGY STAR® certified plant.