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In what Walgreens believes to be a retail-industry first,
the company is combining technologies currently in use
across the chain – such as wind turbines, solar installations
and geothermal technologies – into one super-efficient store
in Evanston, Illinois. Engineering estimates indicate that the
store will generate more electricity than it requires, for a
“net-zero” energy usage.
This store highlights the company’s energy- and cost-saving
initiatives achieved through “green” design, construction and
operation. Across the company, Walgreens has an industry-
leading 150 solar installations, 400 electric vehicle charging
stations and trendsetting energy management systems, and
stands committed to minimizing its environmental impact while
enhancing the customer experience.
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Through the Department of Energy’s Better
Buildings Challenge, Walgreens is committed
to reducing its chainwide energy consumption
20 percent by 2020, while investing wisely in
green technologies and preserving natural
resources for future generations.
83 million members
make Walgreens Balance® Rewards one of the most successful
launches of a loyalty program in the history of retail.
The Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour took to
the road with five mobile coaches to bring free
health tests, education and consulting services
to underserved communities. These buses
provide free health tests, valued at more than $100,
that read people’s blood glucose, total cholesterol,
blood pressure, body mass index and other important
health markers. Often held in the parking lot of
Walgreens stores, these events give customers
and patients – about half of whom are new to
Walgreens – even more opportunities to interact
with their local pharmacy staff.