Publix is leading several environmentally focused initiatives in April as part of its year-round sustainability efforts.
More than 7,000 employees 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, according to a news release. This week, associates are participating in activities that are primarily focused on the environment, such as water conservation activities, park cleanups and tree plantings.
“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.”
Publix said it also considers sustainability when searching for products and is proud to offer products made in an environmentally friendly way.
In addition to Publix Serves, the company is highlighting employees who demonstrate a dedication to the environment. 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, the company said.
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 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 the nonprofit Force Blue, the release said. 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 said being a good steward of the environment is ingrained in the its 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 — which help guide the company’s dedication to sustainability year-round.
