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At Subaru, we believe what we leave behind is a reflection of who we are. That’s why for over two decades, Subaru has been committed to leaving a legacy of protecting and conserving the Earth for future generations. Along with our retailers across the country, Subaru works to reduce waste, conserve resources, and preserve natural spaces — taking real, meaningful steps to achieve these goals.
All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants, and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.
Most recently, Subaru and our retailers partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation™ to provide and distribute 100,000 regionally appropriate trees across the country. Subaru is proud to establish the largest corporate tree distribution ever, leveraging Subaru’s network of retailers to get trees into communities where they are needed most.
Through this and other Subaru Loves the Earth initiatives, Subaru and our retailers have helped distribute and plant over 1.1 million trees.
100,000 trees provided and distributed this year in partnership with Arbor Day Foundation.
Over 1.1 million trees provided through this and other initiatives.
We're proud to establish the largest corporate tree distribution ever.
Our Retailers in Action
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Mark Miller Subaru Earns Leader in Sustainability Award
Mark Miller Subaru, a Subaru retailer in north-central Utah with two locations in Midtown and South Towne, earned the 2023 Cox Automotive Leader in Sustainability Award. Embracing the broader Subaru Loves the Earth initiative, Mark Miller Subaru focuses on maintaining eco-friendly facilities and operations. Both retailer locations are solar-powered, with 60% of their energy provided by over 1,200 solar panels on the two rooftops. Water conservation is another focus area, with low-flow faucets and toilets in the showrooms and car washes that fully recycle the water used (saving 75 gallons of water per car wash). Additionally, eco-friendly materials are used throughout the facilities.
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Donating 40 Acres of Transformed Wetlands to Conservation Florida
Subaru retailer Don Mealey Sport Subaru bought 75 acres of land that had been treated as an unofficial public dump for five decades. To practice their commitment to the environment, Mealey Subaru went through a four-year multimillion-dollar remediation of the wetland property. Mealey Subaru continued their dedication by donating 40 acres, along with $100,000, to Conservation Florida to protect the property’s vital ecosystem. This land now is the home of 20-30 species of reptiles and amphibians, fox squirrels, red-shouldered hawks, and a variety of vegetation. Don Mealey Sport Subaru has permanently protected a critical piece of one of the last remaining unpaved forested wetlands in the heart of Orlando.
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Eco-Friendly Retailer Program
Across the country, many retailers have received a certification in our Eco-Friendly Retailer Program. What does this mean? The Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Program is a voluntary environmental program designed for retailers who want to make a positive impact on their community and local environment. This comprehensive program helps Subaru retailers minimize environmental impact by focusing on reduced energy consumption. The program focuses on five key areas of a facility: Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, Recycling, Waste Management, and Community Involvement. For example, Subaru retailers look to reduce water consumption by installing low-flow fixtures and a water-efficient car wash. Simultaneously, we ensure our eco-friendly retailers practice proper disposal of harmful waste, including oil, coolant, batteries, and tires. Our partner Green Dealer Support concluded an onsite inspection to make sure these retailers adhere to the requirements. We honor the stores that have been awarded the Eco-Friendly Retailer Program Certification as they work toward sustainability and doing right by our planet. Check your local retailer’s website for an Eco-Friendly Retailer Certification badge!!
Learn More at: Certified Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer
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Clean Up Around the Country
Throughout the country, our retailers volunteer to help clean up our Earth. With the help of Subaru ambassadors, community volunteers, and employees, retailers search their local communities for ways to help the environment. Retailer-led clean-ups take place at a variety of locations, from local parks and highways to the front steps of their community partners. Our retailers are proud and committed to protecting and preserving the Earth not just through our words, but also these impactful actions.
Loves the Earth Timeline
Our Partnerships
Subaru and our retailers partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to distribute 100,000 trees last year, helping to make local communities across the country greener and healthier.
Subaru is the largest corporate donor to the National Park Foundation, helping protect America's more than 400 national parks.
The Subaru partnership with Leave No Trace has helped educate 220 million people on the importance of protecting the environment.
Subaru and our retailers are proud to help replant 1 million trees in forests devastated by wildfires.
Interested in becoming a partner with Subaru? Just fill out our partnership request form.
