--- title: "Green Retail Solutions: Why Outsourcing Sustainability Is the Smart Choice" description: Learn the advantages of outsourcing sustainability and efficiency for schools and educational facilities, as well as the drawbacks and complexities of DIY efforts. See how partnering with an energy-as-a-service (EaaS) provider can give you all the benefits of energy efficiency without any of the costs or hassles. image: https://info.budderfly.com/hubfs/BudderflyGuide_Retail_Mockup-Cover.png --- [Careers](https://omsbdrflyprd.wpengine.com/careers/) [![Portal Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20472728/b14da822-cd99-48ce-b039-a18781490a06.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20472728/b14da822-cd99-48ce-b039-a18781490a06) [![Budderfly](https://info.budderfly.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Budderfly_December2023/images/header-logo.svg "Budderfly")](https://omsbdrflyprd.wpengine.com/) - [Energy as a Service](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/) - [Equipment](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/equipment/) - [Smart Technology Monitoring](https://www.budderfly.com/our-technology/) - [How We Innovate](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/how-we-innovate/) - [Measuring & Billing Technology](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/measuring-billing-technology/) - [Who We Serve](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/) - [Restaurants](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/fast-casual-restaurants/) - [Corporate & Enterprise](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/enterprise/) - [Hospitality](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/hospitality/) - [Healthcare & Fitness](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/healthcare-fitness/) - [Schools & Universities](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/schools-universities/) - [Retail](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/chain-retail/) - [Convenience Stores](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/convenience-stores/) - [Manufacturing](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/manufacturing/) - [Resources](https://blog.budderfly.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.budderfly.com/) - [Case Studies](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/) - [Customer Testimonials](https://www.budderfly.com/resources/customer-testimonials/) - [Thought Leadership](https://info.budderfly.com/) - [News](https://news.budderfly.com/) - [About](https://www.budderfly.com/about/) - [Executive Team](https://www.budderfly.com/executive-team/) - [Leadership](https://www.budderfly.com/leadership/) - [Board of Directors](https://www.budderfly.com/board-of-directors/) - [Mission](https://www.budderfly.com/about/mission/) [![Let’s Talk](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20472728/f27e5725-ac20-4a22-8db5-60c912879eb9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20472728/f27e5725-ac20-4a22-8db5-60c912879eb9) - [Energy as a Service](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/) - [Equipment](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/equipment/) - [Smart Technology Monitoring](https://www.budderfly.com/our-technology/) - [How We Innovate](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/how-we-innovate/) - [Measuring & Billing Technology](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/measuring-billing-technology/) - [Who We Serve](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/) - [Restaurants](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/fast-casual-restaurants/) - [Corporate & Enterprise](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/enterprise/) - [Hospitality](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/hospitality/) - [Healthcare & Fitness](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/healthcare-fitness/) - [Schools & Universities](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/schools-universities/) - [Retail](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/chain-retail/) - [Convenience Stores](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/convenience-stores/) - [Manufacturing](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/manufacturing/) - [Resources](https://blog.budderfly.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.budderfly.com/) - [Case Studies](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/) - [Customer Testimonials](https://www.budderfly.com/resources/customer-testimonials/) - [Thought Leadership](https://info.budderfly.com/) - [News](https://news.budderfly.com/) - [About](https://www.budderfly.com/about/) - [Executive Team](https://www.budderfly.com/executive-team/) - [Leadership](https://www.budderfly.com/leadership/) - [Board of Directors](https://www.budderfly.com/board-of-directors/) - [Mission](https://www.budderfly.com/about/mission/) [Careers](https://omsbdrflyprd.wpengine.com/careers/) [![Portal Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20472728/b14da822-cd99-48ce-b039-a18781490a06.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20472728/b14da822-cd99-48ce-b039-a18781490a06) ## Green Retail Solutions: Why Outsourcing Sustainability Is the Smart Choice ### Reduce energy use and improve operations at your retail store. 80% of American consumers consider sustainability when making some purchases, while 70% say they would change their shopping habits if they discovered that a store or brand wasn't operating sustainably. Additionally, as energy costs soar across the U.S. and climate change exacerbates environmental problems, energy efficiency is more important than ever. However, buying and installing new equipment and sustainability technologies takes money and time, which most businesses simply can’t afford to lose. That’s why many are choosing to work with a sustainability and energy management partner. Doing so helps them get energy and water savings, reduce waste, and lower their carbon footprint without having to invest in new technology and equipment themselves. ### Access the free eBook ### The advantages of outsourcing sustainability and efficiency: - Understand the increasing imperative for retail stores to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and to lower their carbon footprint. - Learn the drawbacks and complexities of “do it yourself” sustainability and energy efficiency efforts. - See how adopting innovative, industry-leading technologies and energy-saving equipment can provide deep insights and save you time and money. - Discover how partnering with an energy and sustainability partner like Budderfly can lower utility bills and operating costs, improving your bottom line. [Read the eBook](https://info.budderfly.com/retail-sustainability-ebook) ![BudderflyGuide\_Retail\_Mockup-Interior](https://info.budderfly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BudderflyGuide_Retail_Mockup-Interior.png?width=5000&height=5581&name=BudderflyGuide_Retail_Mockup-Interior.png "BudderflyGuide_Retail_Mockup-Interior") ![BDF\_Divider](https://info.budderfly.com/hubfs/BDF_Divider.png "BDF_Divider") ## More from Budderfly Insight and innovations about all things energy efficiency #### [How Metering & Smart Technology Improve Energy Efficiency](https://blog.budderfly.com/understanding-metering-submetering-smart-metering-for-energy-efficiency?hsLang=en) [Read more](https://blog.budderfly.com/understanding-metering-submetering-smart-metering-for-energy-efficiency?hsLang=en) #### [Top 5 Industries That Benefit Most from Energy Efficiency](https://blog.budderfly.com/the-top-5-industries-where-energy-efficiency-is-most-needed?hsLang=en) [Read more](https://blog.budderfly.com/the-top-5-industries-where-energy-efficiency-is-most-needed?hsLang=en) #### [How the Budderfly Customer Portal Helps Businesses Track Sustainability](https://blog.budderfly.com/how-to-use-the-budderfly-customer-portal-to-tell-your-sustainability-stories?hsLang=en) [Read more](https://blog.budderfly.com/how-to-use-the-budderfly-customer-portal-to-tell-your-sustainability-stories?hsLang=en) [Find more insights](https://blog.budderfly.com/?hsLang=en) Subscribe to receive regular updates straight to your inbox. 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