In-store LEED Program
Kohls: 160902_CL_LEED SustainabilityUpdates Element: Label/Instructions Page: NA Flat Size: 8.5 x 11 Color: 4/0 (CMYK) PC: Leanne/Michelle D: Morgan PD: Julie CW: Joy
CONGRATULATIONS! Your store is LEED™ certified.
This package contains everything you need to know about how your store is helping Kohl’s LEED the way:
1 LETTER 2 POSTER 3 ASSOCIATE BROCHURE
Please review the enclosed letter to better understand LEED certification
Post in Associates’ break room for at least 30 days
Hand out brochures to all Associates
To learn more about Kohl’s green initiatives, please visit www.KohlsGreen.com
Kohls: 160902_CL_LEED SustainabilityUpdates Element: Manager Letter Page: na Size: 8.5” x 11” Color: 4/0 (CMYK) PC: Leanne/Michelle D: Morgan PD: Julie CW: Joy
CONGRATULATIONS! Your store is LEED™ certified.
What does that mean? LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED certification criteria are created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and include a framework of best practices for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. This includes practices like using less energy and water, in addition to improving indoor air quality.
LEEDing your team •
Be sure all Associates on your team receive the “A Greener Tomorrow Starts with You” brochure to learn more about the simple ways you can be “green” at work and at home!
•
Check KNet’s “Today’s News” at a later date for more information regarding Huddle Topics.
•
Incorporate LEED certification topics into your daily Huddle discussions and review the LEED break room poster.
•
A new LEED plaque will be installed at customer service and will include brochures for customers who are interested in learning more about how your store is “LEEDing the way.”
To learn more about Kohl’s green initiatives, please visit www.KohlsGreen.com.
Kohls: 160902_CL_LEED SustainabilityUpdates Element: Store Poster Page: NA Size: 8.5” x 14” Color: 4/0 (CMYK) PC: Leanne/Michelle D: Morgan PD: Julie CW: Joy
LEEDING THE WAY
This store is LEED™ certified. To be LEED certified, a building must meet specific criteria produced by the U.S. Green Building Council, the leader in best practices for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.
What makes your store LEED™ certified? Green Power 100% of power supplied is generated by a renewable energy source.
Air Quality Increased fresh air ventilation, carbon dioxide monitoring and strict no-smoking policies within 25 feet of the building's entrance.
Water Efficiency Water conserving plumbing fixtures reduce water consumption by more than 30%. In addition, this store uses a smart irrigation controller to reduce water irrigation use over 50%.
Green Housekeeping All restroom paper products are made of 100% recycled materials. In addition, green housekeeping methods and products are used to keep this store clean.
Join us in our commitment to the environment by focusing on being green not only at work, but in your daily life too.
Visit www.KohlsGreen.com to learn more about Kohl’s green initiatives.
Kohls: 160902_CL_LEED SustainabilityUpdates Element: Associate Brochure Page: Outside Flat Size: 3.66” x 8.5” Finish Size: 11” x 8.5” Color: 4/4 (CMYK)
Kohl’s Commitment to a Sustainable Future
A GREENER TOMORROW STARTS WITH YOU
Since 2008, all newly constructed Kohl’s stores are built using LEED criteria in three categories: New Construction, Commercial Interiors and Existing Buildings. Since then, we have built over 490 LEED certified stores that incorporate sustainable features like solar panels to provide renewable energy. It’s not just our stores that are LEED certified—non-retail locations like the Photo Studio, San Antonio Call Center and New York Design Office are certified, too. We are committed to conserving and protecting our planet, because we know that a better, brighter and greener future starts with us.
THE FACTS: More than 40 million sq. ft. of LEED certified space
Over 1,000 ENERGY STAR labeled stores ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence (2015)
PC: Leanne/Michelle D: Morgan PD: Julie CW: Joy
To learn more about Kohl’s green initiatives, please visit www.KohlsGreen.com
Kohls: 160902_CL_LEED SustainabilityUpdates Element: Associate Brochure Page: Inside Flat Size: 3.66” x 8.5” Finish Size: 11” x 8.5” Color: 4/4 (CMYK)
BE GREEN You can lend the environment a helping hand by focusing on being green at work, at home, out and about or on the road. Here are some of the small ways you can make a BIG difference in your daily life:
WORK
HOME Recycle
Recycle
Recycle aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic, cardboard and newspapers to reduce your home’s carbon emissions by 850 pounds per year.
Recycle a large variety of items, including cardboard, plastic hangers, fixtures, paper/graphics, damaged merchandise and pallets.
Reduce Carbon Emissions
OUT & ABOUT Recycle Bring your plastic bags to any Kohl’s location to be recycled.
PC: Leanne/Michelle D: Morgan PD: Julie CW: Joy
Keep your water heater temperature at 120°F to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 550 pounds a year. If your water heater is more than five years old, wrap it in an insulated jacket to reduce carbon emissions up to 1,000 pounds per year!
Remember: The only items that should go in the trash are food waste and Styrofoam.
Clean Green Use only those cleaning products which Kohl’s has approved for cleaning our environmentally friendly stores.
Conserve Energy
$
Shop Sustainably
Use Energy Efficiently
When you are shopping, bring your own reusable shopping bags.
Replace incandescent bulbs with efficient LED bulbs (they last up to 10x longer!).
Reduce Carbon Emissions
Garden Green
Keep your car tuned and tires properly inflated in order to save on fuel costs and reduce carbon emissions.
Water your lawn and plants in the early morning when temperatures are cooler to minimize evaporation.
Kohl’s centrally controls the lights and temperature at every store for optimal energy use. If your store feels uncomfortable, report it to the Service Channel or call the Facilities Resource Center at 866-907-0048.
Kohls: 160902_CL_LEED SustainabilityUpdates Element: Customer Brochure Page: Outside Flat Size: 3.66” x 8.5” Finish Size: 11” x 8.5” Color: 4/4 (CMYK)
PC: Leanne/Michelle D: Morgan PD: Julie CW: Jen/Sheila
Operational Elements
BUILDING A BETTER TRASH
BOTTLES
BRIGHTER
PAPER
AND
GREENER
All office paper, cans, glass, cardboard, hangers and plastic are recycled.
FUTURE - SINCE 2008 -
Green cleaning products and methods are used to keep stores clean.
Building Efficiency & Comfort Building Automation Systems monitor and control heating, cooling and ventilation to improve efficiency.
On-Site Recycling Designated areas for sorting recyclable materials, such as office paper, glass, cardboard, hangers and plastic, are located throughout the store.
Green Power 100% of power supplied is generated by a renewable energy source.
Green Housekeeping All restroom paper products are made of 100% recycled materials. In addition, green housekeeping methods and products are used to keep this store clean.
To learn more about Kohl’s green initiatives, please visit www.KohlsGreen.com
Kohls: 160902_CL_LEED SustainabilityUpdates Element: Customer Brochure Page: Inside Flat Size: 3.66” x 8.5” Finish Size: 11” x 8.5” Color: 4/4 (CMYK)
PC: Leanne/Michelle D: Morgan PD: Julie CW: Joy
Site Site and and Building Building Design Design
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO
LEED? Reflective, Energy Star-rated roofing material decreases energy demands for cooling.
Bike racks and maintenance facilities promote alternative modes of transportation.
Drip lines reduce irrigation water consumption by more than 50%.
Low-flow aerators on restroom faucets help conserve water.
Sustainable Building Materials
Waste Reduction
Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) materials such as wall coverings, carpet and ceiling tiles are used to complete the building’s interior, while building materials that contain post- and pre-consumer recycled content are selected for construction.
All of the waste generated by construction is carefully managed to ensure the least possible amount of debris is sent to landfills and incinerators, reducing landfill waste by an estimated 50–75%.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED™, is an internationally recognized green building certification system achieved by meeting a specific set of criteria produced by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The LEED criteria provide a concise framework of best practices for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.
How Kohl’s is LEEDing the Way Over 1,000 ENERGY STAR labeled stores
ENERGY STAR Partner of the
Year since 2010 Over 490 LEED certified locations
More than 40 million sq. ft. of LEED certified space
Heat Island Effect Reflective roofing material reduces “heat island effect,” which occurs when air and surface temperatures rise, creating increased energy demands in areas with asphalt and other hard-surface infrastructure.
Energy Efficient Equipment This store has been LEED certified in Commercial Interiors.
ENERGY STAR labeled equipment and appliances, like refrigerators, copy machines, TVs and computers, are used to help reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Water Efficiency Water-conserving plumbing fixtures reduce water consumption by more than 30% and smart irrigation controllers lower water irrigation use over 50%.
Energy Efficiency Building commissioning ensures all the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are operating properly in conjunction with the insulation, building ventilation, lighting, heating and cooling to maximize the building’s energy efficiency.
CONGRATULATIONS! Your store is LEED™ certified.
This package contains everything you need to know about how your store is helping Kohl’s LEED the way:
1 LETTER 2 POSTER 3 ASSOCIATE BROCHURE
Please review the enclosed letter to better understand LEED certification
Post in Associates’ break room for at least 30 days
Hand out brochures to all Associates
To learn more about Kohl’s green initiatives, please visit www.KohlsGreen.com
Kohls: 160902_CL_LEED SustainabilityUpdates Element: Manager Letter Page: na Size: 8.5” x 11” Color: 4/0 (CMYK) PC: Leanne/Michelle D: Morgan PD: Julie CW: Joy
CONGRATULATIONS! Your store is LEED™ certified.
What does that mean? LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED certification criteria are created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and include a framework of best practices for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. This includes practices like using less energy and water, in addition to improving indoor air quality.
LEEDing your team •
Be sure all Associates on your team receive the “A Greener Tomorrow Starts with You” brochure to learn more about the simple ways you can be “green” at work and at home!
•
Check KNet’s “Today’s News” at a later date for more information regarding Huddle Topics.
•
Incorporate LEED certification topics into your daily Huddle discussions and review the LEED break room poster.
•
A new LEED plaque will be installed at customer service and will include brochures for customers who are interested in learning more about how your store is “LEEDing the way.”
To learn more about Kohl’s green initiatives, please visit www.KohlsGreen.com.
Kohls: 160902_CL_LEED SustainabilityUpdates Element: Store Poster Page: NA Size: 8.5” x 14” Color: 4/0 (CMYK) PC: Leanne/Michelle D: Morgan PD: Julie CW: Joy
LEEDING THE WAY
This store is LEED™ certified. To be LEED certified, a building must meet specific criteria produced by the U.S. Green Building Council, the leader in best practices for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.
What makes your store LEED™ certified? Green Power 100% of power supplied is generated by a renewable energy source.
Air Quality Increased fresh air ventilation, carbon dioxide monitoring and strict no-smoking policies within 25 feet of the building's entrance.
Water Efficiency Water conserving plumbing fixtures reduce water consumption by more than 30%. In addition, this store uses a smart irrigation controller to reduce water irrigation use over 50%.
Green Housekeeping All restroom paper products are made of 100% recycled materials. In addition, green housekeeping methods and products are used to keep this store clean.
Join us in our commitment to the environment by focusing on being green not only at work, but in your daily life too.
Visit www.KohlsGreen.com to learn more about Kohl’s green initiatives.
Kohls: 160902_CL_LEED SustainabilityUpdates Element: Associate Brochure Page: Outside Flat Size: 3.66” x 8.5” Finish Size: 11” x 8.5” Color: 4/4 (CMYK)
Kohl’s Commitment to a Sustainable Future
A GREENER TOMORROW STARTS WITH YOU
Since 2008, all newly constructed Kohl’s stores are built using LEED criteria in three categories: New Construction, Commercial Interiors and Existing Buildings. Since then, we have built over 490 LEED certified stores that incorporate sustainable features like solar panels to provide renewable energy. It’s not just our stores that are LEED certified—non-retail locations like the Photo Studio, San Antonio Call Center and New York Design Office are certified, too. We are committed to conserving and protecting our planet, because we know that a better, brighter and greener future starts with us.
THE FACTS: More than 40 million sq. ft. of LEED certified space
Over 1,000 ENERGY STAR labeled stores ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence (2015)
PC: Leanne/Michelle D: Morgan PD: Julie CW: Joy
To learn more about Kohl’s green initiatives, please visit www.KohlsGreen.com
Kohls: 160902_CL_LEED SustainabilityUpdates Element: Associate Brochure Page: Inside Flat Size: 3.66” x 8.5” Finish Size: 11” x 8.5” Color: 4/4 (CMYK)
BE GREEN You can lend the environment a helping hand by focusing on being green at work, at home, out and about or on the road. Here are some of the small ways you can make a BIG difference in your daily life:
WORK
HOME Recycle
Recycle
Recycle aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic, cardboard and newspapers to reduce your home’s carbon emissions by 850 pounds per year.
Recycle a large variety of items, including cardboard, plastic hangers, fixtures, paper/graphics, damaged merchandise and pallets.
Reduce Carbon Emissions
OUT & ABOUT Recycle Bring your plastic bags to any Kohl’s location to be recycled.
PC: Leanne/Michelle D: Morgan PD: Julie CW: Joy
Keep your water heater temperature at 120°F to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 550 pounds a year. If your water heater is more than five years old, wrap it in an insulated jacket to reduce carbon emissions up to 1,000 pounds per year!
Remember: The only items that should go in the trash are food waste and Styrofoam.
Clean Green Use only those cleaning products which Kohl’s has approved for cleaning our environmentally friendly stores.
Conserve Energy
$
Shop Sustainably
Use Energy Efficiently
When you are shopping, bring your own reusable shopping bags.
Replace incandescent bulbs with efficient LED bulbs (they last up to 10x longer!).
Reduce Carbon Emissions
Garden Green
Keep your car tuned and tires properly inflated in order to save on fuel costs and reduce carbon emissions.
Water your lawn and plants in the early morning when temperatures are cooler to minimize evaporation.
Kohl’s centrally controls the lights and temperature at every store for optimal energy use. If your store feels uncomfortable, report it to the Service Channel or call the Facilities Resource Center at 866-907-0048.
Kohls: 160902_CL_LEED SustainabilityUpdates Element: Customer Brochure Page: Outside Flat Size: 3.66” x 8.5” Finish Size: 11” x 8.5” Color: 4/4 (CMYK)
PC: Leanne/Michelle D: Morgan PD: Julie CW: Jen/Sheila
Operational Elements
BUILDING A BETTER TRASH
BOTTLES
BRIGHTER
PAPER
AND
GREENER
All office paper, cans, glass, cardboard, hangers and plastic are recycled.
FUTURE - SINCE 2008 -
Green cleaning products and methods are used to keep stores clean.
Building Efficiency & Comfort Building Automation Systems monitor and control heating, cooling and ventilation to improve efficiency.
On-Site Recycling Designated areas for sorting recyclable materials, such as office paper, glass, cardboard, hangers and plastic, are located throughout the store.
Green Power 100% of power supplied is generated by a renewable energy source.
Green Housekeeping All restroom paper products are made of 100% recycled materials. In addition, green housekeeping methods and products are used to keep this store clean.
To learn more about Kohl’s green initiatives, please visit www.KohlsGreen.com
Kohls: 160902_CL_LEED SustainabilityUpdates Element: Customer Brochure Page: Inside Flat Size: 3.66” x 8.5” Finish Size: 11” x 8.5” Color: 4/4 (CMYK)
PC: Leanne/Michelle D: Morgan PD: Julie CW: Joy
Site Site and and Building Building Design Design
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO
LEED? Reflective, Energy Star-rated roofing material decreases energy demands for cooling.
Bike racks and maintenance facilities promote alternative modes of transportation.
Drip lines reduce irrigation water consumption by more than 50%.
Low-flow aerators on restroom faucets help conserve water.
Sustainable Building Materials
Waste Reduction
Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) materials such as wall coverings, carpet and ceiling tiles are used to complete the building’s interior, while building materials that contain post- and pre-consumer recycled content are selected for construction.
All of the waste generated by construction is carefully managed to ensure the least possible amount of debris is sent to landfills and incinerators, reducing landfill waste by an estimated 50–75%.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED™, is an internationally recognized green building certification system achieved by meeting a specific set of criteria produced by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The LEED criteria provide a concise framework of best practices for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.
How Kohl’s is LEEDing the Way Over 1,000 ENERGY STAR labeled stores
ENERGY STAR Partner of the
Year since 2010 Over 490 LEED certified locations
More than 40 million sq. ft. of LEED certified space
Heat Island Effect Reflective roofing material reduces “heat island effect,” which occurs when air and surface temperatures rise, creating increased energy demands in areas with asphalt and other hard-surface infrastructure.
Energy Efficient Equipment This store has been LEED certified in Commercial Interiors.
ENERGY STAR labeled equipment and appliances, like refrigerators, copy machines, TVs and computers, are used to help reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Water Efficiency Water-conserving plumbing fixtures reduce water consumption by more than 30% and smart irrigation controllers lower water irrigation use over 50%.
Energy Efficiency Building commissioning ensures all the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are operating properly in conjunction with the insulation, building ventilation, lighting, heating and cooling to maximize the building’s energy efficiency.
