Walmart to pioneer fuel cells in Canada
February 1st 2010 Walmart Canada has announced it will open its first sustainable refrigerated distribution centre in Balzac, Alberta, later this year.
Expected to be one of the most energy-efficient distribution facilities of its kind, the cutting-edge centre will be an estimated 60 per cent more energy-efficient than Walmart's traditional refrigerated distribution centres. The centre will include a pilot of fuel cell technology and many other sustainable features.
The announcement was made at the Walmart Canada Green Business Summit in Vancouver. The company is investing $115 million in the construction of the sustainable refrigerated distribution centre.
"We've set the ambitious goal of building the most sustainable distribution centre possible, while at the same time delivering a compelling return on investment," said Andy Ellis, SVP of Supply Chain for Walmart Canada. "The centre will be a living lab that demonstrates environmental sustainability can go hand-in-hand with business sustainability." More articles from Handling & Storage Solutions: | 
