Maximizing the Green in your Business

The popular burrito chain, Chipotle Mexican Grill, is planning on installing solar panels on 75 restaurants during the next year. In total, the panels should produce about 500 kilowatt hours of electricity, which Chipotle says will make it the largest direct producer of solar in the restaurant industry.

Chipotle estimates the solar panels will help eliminate more than 41 million pounds of of CO₂ emissions.

Chipotle Restaurants in Denver, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin are listed for locations to have the solar panels installed. The restaurant is prioritizing installation of solar panels based on the store's electricity consumption, local utility solar rebates and access to direct sunlight - in short where it makes the most sense.

Talk about kicking up a company's sustainable business strategies. When was the last time your company conducted an energy audit?