Earlier this week, Australian office products retailer Officeworks celebrated the launch of its lowest emission store.
The outlet in Warana, Queensland, is the first of its kind to be powered by a 100-kWh lithium battery and also includes 100 kW of solar panels. Together, these will provide enough energy to power around 70% of the store’s electricity needs. Other improvements that have previously been carried out at the location include LED light fixtures, a building energy management system, thermal coating, and double insulation in the roof.
To mark the occasion, the traditional Officeworks ‘blue box’ turned green, with the logo on the store changing colour and staff members swapping their blue polo shirts for green ones.
By 2025, the aim is for all Officeworks Queensland stores to operate using 100% renewable energy as the retailer works towards its target of net zero emissions by 2030.
Melbourne, Australia
