Publix is sharing its commitment to sustainability as the U.S. celebrates Earth Month and Earth Day on April 22.
Being a good steward of the environment is ingrained in the culture of the Lakeland, Florida-based company, as it touches on two cornerstones of its mission: responsibility to communities and not tolerating waste.
“Our commitment to environmental sustainability started with our founder, George Jenkins, and remains strong today,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy.
“I’m proud of the thousands of associates who donate their time volunteering. And with our ‘Good Together’ environmental campaign now in its second year, we make it easy for customers and associates to help us do good together by donating at the register.”
Associates volunteer in their communities
More than 7,000 employees throughout the company’s eight-state operating area are volunteering for some 150 projects in the first of two Publix Serves weeks in 2025.
This week, associates are participating in activities that are primarily focused on the environment, such as water conservation, park cleanups and tree plantings.
Sustainability in action
Publix also considers sustainability when searching for and offering products made in an environmentally friendly way. Through donations to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, Publix also supports efforts that enhance sustainable seafood practices.
In addition to Publix Serves, the company is highlighting associates who are dedicated to the environment through their everyday acts.
One assistant pharmacy manager teaches a local Girl Scout troop about being good stewards of the environment, and a support associate has taken up beekeeping to help encourage plant cross-pollination.
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Good Together environmental campaign
For the second consecutive year, Publix is holding the Good Together environmental campaign to collect donations at the register to support efforts to protect, conserve and restore local ecosystems. Customers and associates can get involved by giving at checkout in stores through April 13.
Donations made at stores in Florida will support marine debris removal through the National Park Foundation and FORCE BLUE.
In stores outside Florida, funds will help plant trees to support restoration efforts in local forest ecosystems through the Arbor Day Foundation.