Publix Continues Commitment to Sustainability

LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Being a good steward of the environment is ingrained in the Publix culture, as it touches on two cornerstones of the company’s mission: being involved as responsible citizens in its communities and being intolerant of waste. These mission points help guide the company’s dedication to sustainability year-round, but several initiatives each April place even more of a focus on the environment.

“Our commitment to environmental sustainability started with our founder, George Jenkins, and remains strong today,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. “I’m proud of the thousands of associates who donate their time volunteering. And with our Good Together environmental campaign now in its second year, we make it easy for customers and associates to help us do good together by donating at the register.”

Associates volunteer in their communities

Over 7,000 associates throughout the company’s eight-state operating area are volunteering for more than 150 projects in the first of two Publix Serves weeks of 2025. This week, associates are participating in activities that are primarily focused on the environment, such as water conservation activities, park cleanups and tree plantings.

Sustainability in action

Publix also considers sustainability when searching for quality products. The company is proud to offer products made in an environmentally friendly way. Through donations to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, Publix also supports projects that enhance sustainable seafood practices.

In addition to Publix Serves, the company is highlighting associates who are dedicated to the environment through their everyday acts. One assistant pharmacy manager teaches a local Girl Scout troop about being good stewards of the environment, and a support associate has taken up beekeeping to help encourage plant cross-pollination. To learn more about these associates, visit the Publix newsroom.

Good Together environmental campaign

For the second consecutive year, Publix is holding the Good Together environmental campaign to collect donations at the register to support efforts to protect, conserve and restore our local ecosystems. Customers and associates can get involved by giving at checkout in stores through April 13.

Donations made at stores in Florida will support marine debris removal through the National Park Foundation and FORCE BLUE. In stores outside Florida, funds raised will help plant trees to support critical restoration efforts in local forest ecosystems of great need through the Arbor Day Foundation.

Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 255,000 associates, currently operates 1,398 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. For 28 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s newsroom at corporate.publix.com/newsroom.