At PriceSmart, we are committed to protecting the environment by redirecting materials away from landfills so they can be recycled and reused. We support this effort by offering public recycling stations at our clubs and by partnering with external organizations to expand access to recycling opportunities. These initiatives help increase recycling participation and reinforce our commitment to environmental stewardship across the communities we serve.
Our local teams play a vital role in advancing our environmental efforts. They contribute by conducting regular “eco-walks,” which help minimize our environmental impact by ensuring that infrastructure and equipment at each club are functioning properly.
In addition, safety supervisors complete training on internal environmental modules, and employees participate in environmental awareness training sessions covering topics such as waste management, water and energy conservation, climate change, and related areas. These efforts strengthen understanding and reinforce environmental responsibility across the organization.
As a result, more clubs are now equipped with public recycling stations, helping divert significant amounts of material from landfills. We remain focused on expanding the availability of recycling stations and continuing to reduce waste through increased recycling efforts.
Our public recycling stations complement a robust internal recycling program that operates across our clubs, facilities, and corporate offices. Through this program, we collect and recycle significant volumes of materials, reinforcing our commitment to reducing waste and promoting responsible resource management throughout the organization.
Our Green Office program encourages employees to create a more sustainable office environment through actions such as energy conservation, waste reduction, and adopting eco-friendly habits.
Every contribution supports our collective goal of environmental stewardship, and we have established a reward system to recognize and motivate offices for their efforts.
Offices participate in a variety of initiatives that positively impact the community and the workplace, including cleanups, recycling drives, and other eco-friendly projects. Many have achieved high recognition in our internal program for their commitment and accomplishments.
The program also inspires employee engagement through awareness campaigns, helping teams feel empowered, motivated, and more eco-conscious.
Earning top marks for their efforts inspired the two clubs to apply for certification under a local program called Green Business Jamaica. The program is overseen by Jamaica’s National Environment and Planning Agency and encourages participants to become environmental stewards by adopting global sustainability best practices within their operation. We congratulate them on achieving this certification.
Rooftop solar installations on our clubs help to minimize our environmental impact by powering our operations with clean energy. Solar is considered in the design of any new clubs, and where appropriate, we look for opportunities to expand our existing solar arrays.
We have expanded our solar generating capacity by increasing existing arrays and exploring new installations at several locations. Additionally, new facilities are being considered for solar arrays as part of our ongoing commitment to renewable energy.
We have also installed rooftop solar arrays at key distribution and corporate facilities to further support clean energy generation and reduce our environmental impact.
