7-Eleven recently released its 2024 Impact Report, which analyzes the company’s continuing work to build up its communities, protect the environment and promote responsible consumption.
“We care deeply about the communities we serve — and where we live and work,” said Marissa Jarratt, executive vice president, chief marketing and sustainability officer at 7-Eleven, Inc. “Our strategic approach to being a good neighbor to all, ‘Good Made Easy’ defines how we make meaningful contributions to a more sustainable and socially responsible future while also strengthening our business resilience.”
Highlights from the company’s impact areas of People, Planet and Products include:
People — At the heart of 7-Eleven, Inc. is a deep commitment to giving back and leading through service. That commitment is reflected in volunteer initiatives, charitable donations and in-store fundraising campaigns. The impact of these initiatives is driven by lasting collaborations and fresh, creative ways to engage with the community, including:
- Children’s Miracle Network: Read an inspiring profile of Nolan, the upbeat eight-year-old champion for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN), who designed the special edition Slurpee Day drink cup handed out at 7-Eleven, Inc. stores nationwide in 2024. In 2024, the 7-Eleven family of fundraising efforts generated more than $17 million, supporting 112 local member children’s hospitals nationwide. Read more about Nolan and 7-Eleven’s support of CMN here.
Planet — The company set a goal to reduce carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from stores by 50% by 2030, as compared to 2013. The goal is in support of the Green Challenge 2050 initiatives established by Seven and i Holdings Co., Ltd., in 2019. The Green Challenge is a four-part strategy to reduce the organization’s overall environmental footprint. One such effort includes:
- Energy Management System (EMS): In the report, the Architecture, Engineering and Design team at 7-Eleven, Inc., explains how they employ sophisticated smart tech — called “EMS,” or energy management system — to achieve energy reductions at stores across the 7-Eleven family of brands.
Products — 7-Eleven, Inc. is focused on increasing access to responsibly sourced products. By re-imagining how to use sustainable packaging materials for its value and premium sandwiches, for example, the company is focused on maintaining the freshness of the products while cutting down on resource use, waste and pollution. For example:
- Plastic Waste Reduction: Redesigned bottles for the brand’s popular, proprietary line of hydration beverages, 7-Select Replenish, have resulted in an estimated annual plastic waste reduction of 104 metric tons. By optimizing the packaging, 7-Eleven can now fit more cases per pallet, reducing the number of trucks required for transport by nearly 25%
“We are focused on driving positive change for the people we serve and the planet we share. By measuring and reporting on our progress, we can celebrate our achievements and identify opportunities for further improvement,” Jarratt continued. “The collaboration between 7-Eleven, Inc. Franchise Owners, customers and business partners is essential to help us achieve a more sustainable and socially responsible future.”
The 2024 Impact Report is available here.
