At Publix, we are committed to caring for the environment and protecting natural resources in our communities. Being responsible citizens is essential to our mission.

We care for the environment in many ways, including:

• Publix Serves. Twice a year, we have a Publix Serves Week. These weeks offer associates opportunities to give back to their communities. During our spring Publix Serves activities, associates focus their volunteering efforts on completing environmental sustainability projects that range from planting trees to park cleanups, which often directly impact our water sources.
• Green Routine program. Our Get Into a Green Routine program launched in 2001 to promote environmental responsibility. Initially focused on conserving energy, the program quickly grew to include recycling, reducing waste, and conserving water and other natural resources. Today, the program encourages our associates to look for environmentally friendly ways to complete tasks or reduce waste at home and work.
• Sustainable seafood practices. We are committed to helping protect marine life from unintended fishing impacts. That’s why we support the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP). Since 2011, we have contributed over $700,000 to SFP to support fishery improvement projects and other sustainable seafood projects. Our recent focus is on addressing bycatch and the entanglement of threatened and endangered species.
• Planting trees. Using a portion of the proceeds from our reusable bag sales, we collaborate with the Arbor Day Foundation to help plant trees to restore degraded watersheds. Last year, we planted our 1-millionth tree planted in Florida. These trees cover more than 1,500 acres across several critical watershed ecosystems, including the Econfina Creek, Chipola River and E. Guy Revell Jr. conservation area watersheds; the Ocklawaha River watershed; and the Withlacoochee River watershed. These strategic reforestation projects aim to improve regional water quality and restore habitat for endangered and keystone wildlife by planting longleaf pine trees — an endangered species once dominant throughout the American Southeast.
• Everglades restoration. At Publix, we’re helping protect, conserve and restore the Everglades. Spanning across central and south Florida, the Everglades is a major water source and resource for many protected species. Publix is supporting restoration efforts with the National Audubon Society in Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the National Park Foundation in the saline glades region of Everglades National Park.

As a company, we are dedicated to environmental sustainability. It’s a part of who we are. It all goes back to our founder, Mr. George, and his philosophy of giving back. We’re proud to continue his legacy by helping the environment.

Learn more about our efforts on our Sustainability website.