Mark Miller Subaru Midtown, in South Salt Lake, UT, and Mark Miller Subaru South Towne, in Sandy, UT, both Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailers, were honored at the NADA convention in Dallas, TX, at the end of January. Both retail locations were recognized with the Cox Automotive Leadership in Sustainability Award.
The video below, shown at the award presentation, demonstrates Mark Miller Subaru's dedication to "going green" and "doing the right thing."
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Having been in the automobile industry since the 1930s, Mark Miller Subaru has a long history of dedication to corporate and social responsibility, making these a priority in daily business practices, along with sustainability. As a benefit corporation, Mark Miller Subaru affirms in its corporate charter the fact that their #1 priority is not profit. Instead, the corporation honors society and the environment ahead of making money. To "walk the talk," Mark Miller Subaru has donated, since 2010, more than $3.2 million to charity to help people, pets and the planet.
“We are a fourth-generation business, and corporate responsibility has always been very important to us,” states Jeff Miller, General Manager and CEO of Mark Miller Subaru Midtown and South Towne. “The idea of being an important steward of this community; doing the right thing always; taking care of our people and the planet -- it’s at the core of who we are and what we were founded on.”
Mark Miller Subaru incorporates the Subaru Loves the Earth initiative by focusing on maintaining eco-friendly facilities and operations. There are over 1200 solar panels in total installed on the rooftops of the two retail locations, providing over 60% of the power to the facilities. The car washes recycle the water used, saving 75 gallons of water per each car wash! Low-flow faucets and toilets are another plus in their water conservation efforts.
A recent eco-friendly initiative is the recycling of cabin air filters, which previously were thrown away. Now, in partnership with TerraCycle, cabin air filters are recycled and ultimately reappear as totally new objects -- such as a park bench! This is over and above the already-in-place recycling, with TerraCycle, of plastics and other hard-to-recycle items.
Buying a Subaru at Mark Miller Subaru has become an easier process, due to their partnership with Cox Automotive. There is no actual paperwork that the customer must sign when purchasing a vehicle. The entire transaction is handled digitally, signatures and all! This is a tremendous savings, especially when you think of the number of trees that are cut down to provide paper products.
Congratulations to Mark Miller Subaru for their worthy efforts to make possible receiving this notable and eco-friendly award recognition!
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Pictured at the award presentation, L to R, are: Roland Ambre, Director of Sustainability at Cox Automotive; Tom Doll, President and Chief Executive Officer of Subaru of America; Jeff Miller, General Manager and CEO of Mark Miller Subaru; and Steve Rowley, President of Cox Automotive.
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From the Cox Automotive Press Release: "The Cox Automotive Leader in Sustainability Award recognizes a dealership for outstanding in-dealership sustainability programs related to waste reduction, energy or water conservation and focused on innovation, creativity, and engagement with its employees and the community. Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley presented the award during NADA Show 2023 in Dallas on Friday, January 27.
'I am pleased to present the Cox Automotive Leader in Sustainability Award to Mark Miller Subaru for its extraordinary commitment to the environment and doing business the right way,' said Rowley. 'The Cox commitment to building a better future for the next generation is fundamentally tied to protecting the planet through sustainability. As the first dealership in Utah to be certified in the Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Program, Mark Miller Subaru continues raising the bar on environmental sustainability standards.'”
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Suba Bleu Miller joined the family business in 2016, as a result of Mark Miller Subaru's association with the Utah Humane Society, to welcome both customers and employees. Suba Bleu is also a trained and certified therapy animal. His office hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9-5. As a Subaru Love Promise Ambassador, Suba Bleu demonstrates the phrase, "don't just walk the walk, but bark the bark."
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Earth Day 2023
Earth Day 2023, coming this April 22, provides yet another opportunity to "Invest in our Planet," a continuation of last year's theme.
“In 2023 we must come together again in partnership for the planet. Businesses, governments, and civil society are equally responsible for taking action against the climate crisis and lighting the spark to accelerate change towards a green, prosperous, and equitable future. We must join together in our fight for the green revolution, and for the health of future generations. The time is now to Invest In Our Planet,” said Kathleen Rogers, President of EARTHDAY.ORG.
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, more than one billion people in more than 190 countries world-wide have joined the movement to raise awareness of environmental consciousness. The history of Earth Day continues to motivate us to do our part in the race to save our planet.
How green will you be in 2023? Many of you let us know last year what you did to promote and celebrate Earth Day in your retailer location. Start planning ahead now and let us know your objectives for 2023 by replying to this e-mail.
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Chuck Golden
Green Dealer Support
517.719.0355
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