Monarch Honda earns Environmental Leadership Award
Monarch Honda in Orem announced last week it received the Honda Environmental Leadership Award for efforts made by general manager Rob Morgan to reduce the dealership’s environmental impact.
According to a press release, America Honda Motor Co. recognized Monarch Honda for achieving specific environmental targets based on a rigorous points system that includes reducing total energy use at the dealership by at least 10%.
Monarch Honda installed LED lights in its showroom, and has also started bailing cardboard products to be recycled and recycling used oil.
“We’re extremely proud to be part of Honda’s global effort to help preserve and protect the environment,” Morgan said in the press release. “Our customers already benefit from owning a Honda vehicle, but now they have the extra peace of mind knowing that they’re supporting a local Honda dealer that is committed to environmentally-responsible business practices.”
The Monarch Honda dealership has been family owned and operated since 1976, according to the press release. The voluntary environmental program was introduced by Honda to U.S. automobile dealers in 2011 and motorcycle dealers in 2015. The press release states Honda uses a third party evaluator to conduct environmental audits of participating dealers as well as recommend strategies for reducing energy use.
According to the press release, participating dealers like Monarch Honda have collectively reduced CO2 emissions by more than 87,000 metric tons and saved more than $19 million in energy costs.