2040 Green Promise
WE’RE RAISING OUR STANDARDS FOR A CARBON-NEUTRAL FUTURE
For us at ZQO, nothing is more important than home. And there’s no home that needs more care than our planet. That’s why we’re taking all the right steps now to create a greener future, with the goal of becoming carbon-neutral in our kitchen showrooms, warehouses, and corporate offices by 2040.
FACILITIES
Our 200,000 square foot kitchen showroom is certified as Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), setting a high standard for sustainable building and operations.
TRANSPORTATION
100% of our trucks run on Natural Gas, and we are beginning our transition to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) this year to further reduce emissions.
RECYCLING
We recycle 98% of all operational waste using our own state-of-the-art recycling center, keeping millions of pounds of waste out of landfills each year.
SHOWROOMS & FACILITIES
#What We’re Doing Now
Good design isn’t just for our kitchen products—it’s also embedded in the design of our facilities. Our 200,000 square foot kitchen showroom is LEED certified, and we’ve made energy-efficient improvements throughout. By using advanced building control systems, we’ve successfully reduced our total electricity consumption while adding more showroom space.
#Where We’re Going
By 2040, we aim to run nearly all our showrooms on renewable energy. This will offset our electricity use and contribute significantly to achieving our goal of carbon neutrality.
TRANSPORTATION
#What We’re Doing Now
We make thousands of deliveries every year, and every mile we drive matters. To reduce our carbon footprint, we’ve converted our entire delivery truck fleet to run on natural gas, cutting emissions right from the start.
#Where We’re Going
The future is looking cleaner. By 2040, our entire delivery fleet will be carbon neutral, with trucks powered by a combination of renewable natural gas and electricity sourced from renewable energy.
RECYCLING
#What We’re Doing Now
Our mission has always been to make the world a better place. That’s why we’ve built a cutting-edge recycling center in our warehouse, allowing us to recycle almost everything that comes through our doors. This results in 6 million pounds of waste kept out of landfills each year.
#Where We’re Going
As we move towards 2040, we aim to close the gap and recycle 100% of our operational waste. We’re also making major operational changes, including switching to electric equipment, adding solar charging stations, and replacing acid batteries with eco-friendly lithium-ion batteries.
ADDITIONAL MEASURES
Energy Efficiency: We use LED lighting and high-efficiency HVAC units, reducing energy consumption by up to 20%.
Water Conservation: With the help of retention ponds and wells at select sites, we’ve reduced water usage by up to 25%.
At ZQO, we’re committed to taking proactive steps towards a sustainable future. From our facilities and transportation to our recycling efforts, we are continually improving to ensure a greener tomorrow for our customers and our planet. By 2040, we aim to achieve full carbon neutrality, and we are already making significant progress in this journey. Together, we can build a more sustainable world, one kitchen at a time.