FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.,
March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive
retailer, today announced that AutoNation Honda Hollywood, an award
recipient of the Honda Environmental Leadership Program or Green
Dealer Program, has been named a 2018 Energy Efficiency Leader. The
annual recognition is awarded to dealerships that have shown
exceptional energy performance compared to other dealerships in
their zone, based on their energy use per square foot of building
space.
AutoNation Honda Hollywood is one of 33 dealerships nationwide
to be recognized as a 2018 Energy Efficiency Leader, a new
designation for Honda Green Dealer program participants. Honda
introduced the recognition to encourage continuous improvement
among its Green Dealers and acknowledge their ongoing efforts to
conserve energy. Honda analyzes dealerships' energy performance
over a calendar year to determine the Energy Efficiency
Leaders.
"We're proud to be recognized as a 2018 Energy Efficiency Leader
and join Honda's global effort to preserve and protect the
environment," said Mike Eagle,
General Manager of AutoNation Honda Hollywood. "It has been
extremely gratifying for our associates and customers to experience
the changes we've made at our dealership to lower energy costs and
reduce our environmental impact in the community."
AutoNation Honda Hollywood has taken numerous steps to manage
energy performance and earn the 2018 Energy Efficiency Leader
recognition, including managing the lighting and HVAC system
through an efficient energy management system as well as installing
state-of-the-art LED lighting in the interior and exterior of the
dealership.
Honda introduced its voluntary Green Dealer Program to its U.S.
dealers in the fall of 2011. The company uses a third-party
evaluator to conduct environmental audits of participating dealers
and recommend strategies for reducing their energy use. To date,
participating dealers across the company's automotive, power
equipment and powersports lines have collectively reduced CO2
emissions by more than 59,000 metric tons and saved nearly
$12.5 million in energy costs.
For more than three decades, Honda has been working to reduce
the environmental impact of its products, manufacturing and
logistics operations, and facilities in North America. These initiatives are reported
annually in the company's North American Environmental
Report. Expanding its environmental initiatives to its dealer
body is the logical next step in the company's effort to reduce
waste, energy use and CO2 emissions across the full spectrum of its
operations and throughout the lifecycle of Honda products,
including at the point of sale.
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, America's largest automotive retailer, is transforming
the automotive industry through its bold leadership, innovation,
and comprehensive brand extensions. As of December 31, 2018, AutoNation owned and operated
over 325 locations from coast to coast. AutoNation has sold 12
million vehicles, the first automotive retailer to reach this
milestone. AutoNation's success is driven by a commitment to
delivering a peerless experience through customer-focused sales and
service processes. Through its DRV PNK initiative, AutoNation is
committed to drive out cancer, create awareness and support
critical research. AutoNation continues to be a proud supporter of
the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and other cancer-related
charities.
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About AutoNation Honda Hollywood
AutoNation Honda
Hollywood is a full-service Honda dealership, providing is
customers in the greater Fort
Lauderdale area with high-quality sales and service support
since 1998.
Honda's Commitment to the Environment
Based on its
vision of "Blue Skies for our Children," Honda is working to
advance technologies that address society's environmental and
energy concerns. The company intends for electrified vehicles to
comprise two-thirds of its global automobile sales by 2030. In
North America, the Honda
Electrification Initiative will see Honda's electrified powertrain
technologies applied to an expanding portfolio of cars and light
trucks in the years ahead. Honda's electrified vehicle lineup today
includes the Clarity series of vehicles, featuring fuel cell,
battery electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, along with the new
Accord Hybrid and Honda Insight.
Honda is working to reduce the environmental impact of its
products throughout their life cycle, including reducing waste,
emissions and further improving the energy efficiency of producing,
distributing and selling Honda and Acura products in North America. This includes a 93 percent
reduction in waste sent to landfills from Honda plants in
North America.
Through its "green purchasing" and "green dealer" initiatives,
the company also is working to promote more environmentally
responsible business practices with its more than 650 original
equipment suppliers and 1,300 retail dealer partners.
AutoNation Honda Hollywood is a full-service Honda dealership,
providing its customers in the greater Fort Lauderdale area with high-quality sales
and service support since 1998.
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