Kiehls Since 1851

By committing to cleaner Green Mountain Energy™ electricity, Kiehl's Since 1851 offsets the electricity usage from 10 of their stores.

Client Description

Kiehl’s Since 1851 – An “old-world apothecary” based in New York’s east village who specializes in high end skin, hair and body care products.

Kiehl’s specializes in high quality products that are made with the finest ingredients. Their unique, extensive background represents a blend of cosmetic, pharmaceutical, herbal, and medicinal knowledge developed and passed on through the generations.

Kiehl’s is committed to philanthropy and stewardship and has made a strong commitment to purchase renewable energy for all of their stores throughout the U.S.

Services

  • Carbon Consultation
  • Communications
  • Carbon Offset Package

Our Challenge

Enhance the portfolio of Kiehl’s existing sustainability practices by offsetting the electricity usage of ten of their store locations with renewable energy.

Our Solution

Renewable energy comes from less-polluting sources and is replenished naturally - examples include wind, solar and low-impact hydro facilities.

The energy purchase helps these 10 stores reduce their share of pollution from carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. By buying renewable energy, these Kiehl’s stores together, will help avoid over 613,000 pounds of CO2 pollution — as much air pollution as is generated annually by almost 55 cars - equivalent to not driving approximately 681,000 miles.

This solution combined with green power contracts already in place at other Kiehl’s stores means that all of Kiehl’s stores are using renewable energy to offset all of the pollution created by their electricity usage.

Client Testimonial

“There’s now positive proof of climate change,” said Philip Clough, president of Kiehl’s Since 1851.

“We all need to act now as this issue has become critical. The transition to green power is not only highly effective in reducing emissions, it’s a step strongly supported by our staff and our patrons.”