We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
  • INDUSTRY PRESS ROOM
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • MEDIA FILE
  • Create Account
  • Sign In
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Free Newsletters
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • TRANSPORTATION
  • MATERIAL HANDLING
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • LIFT TRUCKS
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • Webcasts
    • Blogs
      • One-Off Sound Off
      • Global Logistics and Risk
      • Empowering Your Performance Edge
      • Analytics & Big Data
      • Submit your blog post
    • Events
    • White Papers
    • Industry Press Room
      • Upload Your News
    • New Products
      • Upload Your Product News
    • Conference Guides
    • Conference Reports
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • DCV-TV
    • DCV-TV 1: News
    • DCV-TV 2: Case Studies
    • DCV-TV 3: Webcasts
    • DCV-TV 4: Viewer Contributed
    • DCV-TV 5: Solution Profiles
    • ProMat 2023
    • Upload Your Video
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • TRANSPORTATION
  • MATERIAL HANDLING
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • LIFT TRUCKS
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • Webcasts
    • Blogs
      • One-Off Sound Off
      • Global Logistics and Risk
      • Empowering Your Performance Edge
      • Analytics & Big Data
      • Submit your blog post
    • Events
    • White Papers
    • Industry Press Room
      • Upload Your News
    • New Products
      • Upload Your Product News
    • Conference Guides
    • Conference Reports
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • DCV-TV
    • DCV-TV 1: News
    • DCV-TV 2: Case Studies
    • DCV-TV 3: Webcasts
    • DCV-TV 4: Viewer Contributed
    • DCV-TV 5: Solution Profiles
    • ProMat 2023
    • Upload Your Video
Home » Maryland DC goes green with LEED certification

Maryland DC goes green with LEED certification

Designation from U.S. Green Building Council highlights Smithfield Foods’ commitment to sustainable best practices in food and cold storage, company says.

Smithfield Foods' Md. DC earns LEED certification
February 8, 2021
DC Velocity Staff
No Comments

Smithfield Foods’ newest food and cold storage distribution center (DC) has earned a Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, the company said today.

Located in the town of North East, Md., the $90 million, 420,000 square-foot facility features more than 47,000 pallet positions along with cutting-edge green technology, including efficient refrigeration systems that reduce energy use by more than 19% and utilize 50% less ammonia compared to similar facilities and chilling systems. The DC also uses optimized and low-flow water fixtures to reduce unnecessary water use; zero-water landscaping that eliminates the need for sprinklers; LED lighting with occupancy sensors; electric car charging stations; and ongoing green cleaning and pest control practices, among others, company leaders said.

The facility also gives Smithfield access to one-third of the U.S. population within an overnight drive, reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, transportation mileage, and fuel costs while improving delivery times, the company said. This contributes to Smithfield’s goal to reduce GHG emissions across the company’s entire U.S. supply chain 25% by 2025 and to become carbon negative in all U.S. company-owned operations by 2030.

“Achieving LEED certification at our North East distribution center is an important milestone in our efforts to continually optimize our supply chain operations to meet our sustainability goals,” Scott Saunders, Smithfield Foods chief supply chain officer, said in a statement. “This distinction recognizes energy-efficient operational features that are relatively uncommon in the food and cold storage space and are a testament to Smithfield’s leadership by example in sustainable, responsible food production.”

Sustainable Facility Solutions
KEYWORDS Smithfield Foods U.S. Green Building Council
    • Related Articles

      Taking dock safety to new widths.

      CEVA Logistics signs five-year contract with Maastricht Exhibition Centre

      CMA CGM Group expands U.S. presence

    Recent Articles by DC Velocity Staff

    More women join trucking industry as technicians

    GE Appliances unveils $450 million upgrade to manufacturing plant in KY

    Freight technology provider Loadsmart acquires computer vision platform provider

    You must login or register in order to post a comment.

    Report Abusive Comment

    Most Popular Articles

    • U.S. manufacturing resurgence faces headwinds

    • InPerson interview: Geoff Muessig of Pitt Ohio

    • BNSF retires locomotive used for testing alternative fuels

    • FedEx pilots a trailer-loading robot with twin arms

    • Five questions to ask before electrifying your indoor forklift fleet

    Now Playing on DCV-TV

    20230922intralox vs large

    Intralox Parcel Automation: Never Stop Moving

    DCV-TV 4: Viewer Contributed
    Your business—and the flow of products through it—never stops. Intralox’s logistics and material handling specialists have the technologies, services, and expertise to keep you moving.

    FEATURED WHITE PAPERS

    • Rodent Radar: A Guide To Help Protect Your Business From Rodents

    • The Value of Genuine Parts and Service

    • Five questions to ask before electrifying your indoor forklift fleet

    • Unlock Success with Our Freight Tech Checklist!

    View More

    Subscribe to DC Velocity Magazine

    GET YOUR FREE SUBSCRIPTION
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • NEWSLETTERS
    • ADVERTISING
    • CUSTOMER CARE
    • CONTACT
    • ABOUT
    • STAFF
    • PRIVACY POLICY

    Copyright ©2023. All Rights ReservedDesign, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing