News

Subway Purchasing Coop recognizes vendor with social responsibility award

October 11, 2013

Millard Refrigerated Services, a refrigerated warehousing and distribution services company, received the Social Responsibility Award from the Subway restaurant chain and its franchisee-owned purchasing group, the Independent Purchasing Cooperative. The award was given at the chain's recent convention in Nashville, Tenn.

According to a news release, Millard was specifically recognized for its sustainability, water reclamation and waste reduction efforts at its Centralia, Wash., facility.

"We are very pleased to honor Millard Refrigerated Services with our Social Responsibility Award this year for their work in helping reduce the carbon footprint of Subway's extended supply chain by optimizing product distribution to our stores," said Will Costello, senior director of Purchasing at IPC.

During the past year, Millard has launched several company-wide social responsibility and sustainability initiatives, including improving insulation at facilities, increasing the efficiency of compressors and working with partners to reduce "empty miles," when trucks are not carrying optimal loads.

Read more about sustainability initiatives.