In celebration of Earth Month, Manheim announced the following three sustainability goals for the year: offsetting carbon emissions by 3,000 tons at its facilities, saving 2.5 million gallons of water and achieving zero waste to landfill at one site.

“Conservation is a big part of Manheim’s culture, fueled by the ongoing commitment to sustainability that runs throughout all divisions of its family-owned parent company, Cox Enterprises” Manheim said in a news release. 

This year’s efforts are a part of, Cox Conserves, the company-wide sustainability program, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.

“Being sustainable is as good for the business as it is for the environment, and we are fortunate to have leaders who recognize and support these important efforts,” Manheim senior director of corporate responsibility Stephanie Valdez Streaty said. “Beyond identifying projects that will help us reduce our impact on the environment while saving costs, we are also focused on engaging our team members and supporting them in their own conservation efforts at home."

Manhiem said it is committed to sending zero waste to landfill by 2024 and becoming carbon- and water-neutral by 2044.

Last year, Manhiem implemented a rain harvesting system and adopted multiple high-efficiency aerator projects which have saved 4.2 million gallons of water, according to the company.

Manhiem said it also offset 1,855 tons of carbon through solar installation, LED lights and HVAC projects.

“Since the Cox Conserves program launched in 2007, projects at Manheim locations have offset 22,934 tons of carbon, diverted 23,579 tons of waste from the landfill and saved 57 million gallons of water,” Manheim added.

“With 127 traditional and mobile locations in North America, Manheim plays a significant role in helping the company achieve its sustainability goals.”

For more information on Cox Conserves and sustainable projects in progress, visit www.coxconserves.com.