UNFI Achieves EPA SmartWay’s Highest Score

February 3, 2010:  As part of our commitment to a cleaner environment, UNFI Eastern Region joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership in 2005. The SmartWay Transport Partnership is a voluntary collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection agency and companies with truck fleets. SmartWay is designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and pollution.

By using SmartWay fuel saving strategies, UNFI saved more than 390,000 gallons of fuel from 2005 to 2006 though the use of on-board computers and driver education. Drivers learned shifting techniques and how their driving habits affected mileage, electronic engines were set to shut down after 10 minutes idle time, and new aerodynamic technology reduced air resistance.

In comparing 2008 data to 2007, the following comparisons were made:

As of 2009, UNFI’s score with SmartWay is 1.25, which represents outstanding environmental performance through use of fuel saving strategies and evaluating emerging technologies. For more information, go to www.epa.gov/smartway.