Sustainability. It’s an important topic these days, as c-stores and other retailers strive harder to satisfy ever-increasing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products and solutions. With PDI Sustainability Solutions, a division of PDI Technologies, delivering on the promise of sustainability doesn’t have to be as difficult or expensive as it may seem.
of retail brands made improving sustainability a priority beginning in 2022
of frequent shoppers say a company’s environmental reputation has a moderate to very strong impact on purchase intent
of Americans would pay more at the pump if their carbon emissions were offset through sustainability efforts
of consumers say a product’s environmental friendliness is important to their purchasing decision
of Americans are concerned about the environmental impact of the products they buy
GOODBYE, OBSTACLES AND PAIN POINTS
No matter where c-store operators and fuel retailers are in their sustainability journey — just starting out, far along the path, or somewhere in between — PDI Sustainability Solutions makes sustainability simple with turnkey solutions that turn eco-conscious shoppers into loyal customers. It all happens without a significant financial or operational investment — and through our focus on four environmental areas:
C-stores say:
“From implementation to management, our team is here to ensure the collection of accurate, relevant data; provide reporting for ESG initiatives and disclosure requirements; provide sustainability marketing support for our customers and their key stakeholders — and much more.”
REDUCED EMISSIONS,
BIG BUSINESS BENEFITS
PDI Sustainability Solutions’ Reduced Emissions Programs let convenience store operators and fuel retailers immediately address customers’ client concerns, all while boosting volume, sparking loyalty, and supporting sustainability.
ACH/Branded Card Program
Subscription Model
Up the loyalty ante with a wider choice of options and rewards to appeal to every customer
Offset a portion of emissions across all gallons to enhance your brand’s sustainability image
Why invest in a Reduced Emissions Program?
The benefits are clear.
A Reduced Emissions Program sets c-store operators and fuel retailers apart from the pack. Here’s just one of many examples.
BRAND LOYALTY
In a survey conducted across nine different fuel retail clients in the U.S. and Canada, respondents who were aware that the retailer had a Reduced Emissions Program reported higher levels of station satisfaction and an increased likelihood of recommending the station to a friend or colleague versus respondents who were unaware of the program.
Why PDI Sustainability Solutions' Reduced Emissions Program?
The advantages are as compelling as the benefits of the program itself.
TURNKEY IMPLEMENTATION:
Access to a curated carbon offset portfolio:
Implement a Reduced Emissions Program that suits the specific needs of your c-store or fuel operation and strengthens your brand identity.
All PDI Sustainability Solutions projects are certified and verified by a third party — a critical element that adds transparency and credibility to your sustainability program.
PDI Sustainability Solutions Reduced Emissions Programs empower c-stores and fuel retailers to support and become involved in local sustainability-oriented volunteer projects and sponsorships.
We provide reporting for ESG initiatives and disclosure requirements, streamlining the reporting and disclosure processes for c-store operators and fuel retailers alike.
Detailed actionable information helps c-stores and fuel retailers ensure the relevance and viability of their Reduced Emissions Program — in turn maximizing its success.
PDI Sustainability Solutions serves as your marketing partner, helping you spread the word about your Reduced Emissions Program and sustainability-based initiatives.
CARBON OFFSETS — AND BEYOND
Climate change and rising greenhouse gas emissions have sparked movements to reduce the volume of carbon emissions in the atmosphere. Considered a proven method of getting the job done, carbon offset projects are:
Designed to cancel out emissions by capturing or destroying them, or even preventing them from being released in the first place.
Carbon offsets are used to measure this cancellation, with each offset representing the reduction, destruction, or capture of one metric ton of carbon dioxide (CO2e).
Funded by purchasing carbon credits.
PDI Sustainability Solutions purchases carbon credits on its clients’ behalf to offset or neutralize their carbon footprints. By investing in carbon offset projects, we mitigate the impact of our clients’ emissions while supporting effective, sustainable innovation.
PDI Sustainability Solutions has a wealth of carbon offset programs around the world.
CARBON PROJECTS WORLDWIDE
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
Pursued carbon efficiency in transportation by increasing amount of intermodal freight transported by intermodal trucking vs. long-haul trucking. Rail transportation found to generate only one-third of emissions generated by truck transportation
Implemented Idling Bonus Program that offers monetary incentives to reduce unnecessary engine idling; program aimed at drivers and their managers
Results:
Approach:
Approximately 84,416 mt CO2e emissions reduced annually
Backed and powered by PDI Sustainability Solutions turnkey programs, clients are going above and beyond carbon offsetting by getting involved in community sustainability initiatives to further display their commitment. In assisting them, we work with a network of national, regional, and local non-profit partners that are dedicated to protecting and restoring the environment and making a positive impact at the community level.
Sustainability
Made Simple for C-Stores & Fuel Retailers
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COST CONCERNS
“No worries. Our solutions do not require costly investments in new technology, processes, or equipment. We aim to work within your current business framework to minimize operational disruptions, freeing you up to continue focusing on your company’s organizational goals.”
PDI says:
RESTRICTED RESOURCES
C-stores say:
PDI says:
“We don’t have enough internal resources to implement and manage a sustainability program.”
Low-cost branded options attract new personal and fleet accounts
Leverage app integration to build loyalty and drive incremental trips and gallons
Everyday Offer
Premium Grade
Position your premium fuel as the new best-in-class
Loyalty Integrations
With PDI Sustainability Solutions in your corner, all the pain points surrounding a move to sustainability disappear — pain points like:
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Carbon
Water
Plastic
Renewable Energy
BRAND AFFINITY
It’s in the numbers: a whopping 73% of Americans would sign up for a loyalty or rewards app that reduced their purchases’ carbon footprint.
BRAND DIFFERENTIATION
Tap into our expertise, and leave the planning and rollout to us.
Avoid the risks of investing in questionable offsets. Our carbon team researches projects to ensure only high-quality and credible offsets are funded.
CUSTOM-BRANDED PROGRAM:
THIRD-PARTY CERTIFICATION:
COMMUNITY PROJECTS:
REPORTING:
SKU-LEVEL LIFECYCLE ASSESSMENT AND DATA INSIGHTS:
SUSTAINABILITY MARKETING SUPPORT:
Barra Grande Hydroelectric Power
Bringing sustainability to the community
Barra Grande Hydroelectric Power
Enaleia Mediterranean Cleanup
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Intermodal
Transportation Project
Intermodal
Transportation Project
Constructed dam and hydroelectric power plant on border of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Power station features capacity of 708 MW.
Approximately 608,686 mt CO2e emissions reduced annually
Program’s combined resources include 21 fishing ports, 229 fishing vessels, and 1,300 fishermen. Resources used to collect, recycle/upcycle, and integrate plastic back into circular economy.
Support from PDI began in September 2021 and has directly resulted in collection of 5,000 kg (11,023 pounds) of marine plastic from Aegean Sea and Ionian Sea.
Approximately 608,686 mt CO2e emissions reduced annually
Enaleia Mediterranean Cleanup
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C-stores say:
“Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) is becoming a necessity for all businesses. Governments and stakeholders — customers, employees, and shareholders — expect organizations to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. Sustainability goes beyond reducing the environmental impact of your business — it is an unmissable opportunity to mitigate risks, improve operational efficiencies, and attract eco-conscious customers.”
PDI says:
TIME CRUNCH
“We can’t afford to launch a sustainability program.”
“We have so many other higher priorities that have an impact on our bottom line. How can we justify allocating time to a sustainability program?”
Twice Daily
Giant Food
client SNAPSHOT
Every time a customer fills up at a GIANT or MARTIN’S fuel station, up to 30% of the associated vehicle emissions is offset through its Reduced Emissions Program. The program goes beyond offsetting vehicle emissions by also planting trees in the U.S. and participating in local volunteer projects.
350,242 Tons of Carbon Offset &
“We see this as a game-changing program where we can directly address climate change, as it is harmful to the local food system. Our ultimate goal is to be part of the solution that allows us to feed and bring families together for many years to come.”
The Giant Company
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—Manuel Haro, Vice President, Strategy, THE GIANT COMPANY
“We are proud to be working with PDI to reduce fuel emissions and to be bringing this program to our customers so they may join us in helping communities and the planet.”
—Ira Kress, President, GIANT FOOD
Giant Food
The Giant Company
Each time customers fill up at Giant Food, the company offsets their vehicle emissions by up to
For every gallon of Twice Daily Thrive fuel purchased at its stores, Twice Daily invests in certified global carbon reduction projects designed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
“We are excited to engage with our customers to make a positive impact on our environment. The Thrive™ program allows our customers to fill up at the pump while also supporting their community. It is the same high-quality fuel we have always had, now with a valuable benefit.”
—Steve Hostetter, CEO, Tri Star Energy
Twice Daily
30%
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Trees Planted
154,500
Thrive offsets
of vehicle emissions.
30%
Results:
Approach:
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Our nonprofit partners:
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1. Forrester Consulting for Shopify, 2. NACS/Coca-Cola Retailing Research Council (CCRRC) study, 2021, 3. PDI Technologies Business of Sustainability Index, 4. PDI Technologies Business of Sustainability Index, 5. PDI Technologies Business of Sustainability Index
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The program also partners with local nonprofit organizations to support local environmental initiatives.
Download the Business of Sustainability Index to discover more consumer sustainability trends and insights
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Our Reduced Emissions Programs offer our clients transactional and opt-in solutions.
All carbon projects meet standards developed and maintained by the following organizations:
