Environmental Action
Subaru’s dedication to sustainability extends beyond our vehicles. We prioritize eco-friendly practices across our facilities and operations to reduce our environmental footprint, while encouraging our team to get involved and take action with us.
Read more on our electric and hybrid vehicles, and our drive for sustainable production.
Leading in Sustainable Design
Across the U.S., our Subaru facilities showcase our commitment to the environment. From our headquarters and National Service Training Center to our regional distribution offices, Subaru buildings and grounds are designed to incorporate energy-saving technologies and water-conscious design principles.
Camden Campus
Our Camden headquarters is certified LEED silver and includes building automation systems that optimize energy performance, employee workstations and carpeting composed of partially recycled materials, and more features to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the world’s most widely used green building rating system, evaluating buildings based on sustainable design practices that address carbon, energy, water, waste, and other key environmental impact criteria. Certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership.
Our Green Home
100% renewable wind power
Daylight-harvesting lighting technology to offset electric usage
63 on-site EV charging stations
Drought-tolerant landscape with native plantings
Energy-efficient LED technology
Rain garden and storm water management practices
Regional Distribution Centers
In 2024, the Lebanon Parts Master (LPM) distribution center in Indiana achieved LEED Silver certification. The facility joins six other LEED-certified Subaru buildings in the U.S. — including the newly expanded business center in Coppell, Texas.
LPM Achievements at a Glance
100% LED lighting
29% carbon reduction
20 million gallons of annual outdoor water savings
52% energy use reduction
Reducing Waste and Conserving Resources
Our facilities continue to innovate in waste management, water usage, recycling, and more practices to ensure environmentally friendly operations — and a sustainable future. Click to see some of our 2024 highlights below.
4.3 tons of food waste diverted from landfills, preventing 19.3 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) from entering the atmosphere*
Donated food from Camden HQ and Pennsauken Operations building kitchens to the Meal Recovery Program, benefiting more than 1,200 individuals
Began collecting spent coffee grounds from Camden HQ café to enrich soil in the Subaru Garden
*according to United Nations methodology
50.5% reduction in water usage at Pennsauken Operations building after irrigation system discontinuation in August
Water submeters installed at Coppell, Texas, distribution center to monitor and improve consumption patterns
More than 13,840 pounds of e-waste recycled through events at Subaru HQ
35,690 pounds of paper recycled through Shred-It events at Subaru HQ and Pennsauken Operations building
223,037 sheets of paper saved through our partnership with DocuSign, the world’s leading electronic signature platform
23,614 gallons of water saved and 9 tons of carbon emissions reduced as a result
Removal of data center at the Pennsauken Operations building drastically reduced energy consumption, contributing to lower carbon emissions
8 EV chargers and 4 testing plugs installed at the Pennsauken Operations building to support electric vehicle use and reduce carbon emissions
Supporting Sustainability at Subaru Park
Subaru Park, home of the Philadelphia Union in Chester, PA, became Major League Soccer’s first zero-landfill stadium in 2021 with Subaru’s support. Additionally, we created the Subaru Park Garden for Good, where our employees volunteer to plant, till, and grow fresh produce for local food banks.
584,720 pounds of waste diverted from landfills since 2021
1,550
trees planted in 2024
(25 trees planted for every Union goal scored)
1,900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables provided to the Philadelphia and Chester community, equating to 7,600 servings of food
Producing Eco-Friendly Gear for People and Pets
In partnership with Staples Corporate, Staples Promotional Products continues to offer sustainable Subaru-branded clothing and products. The merchandise is hand-selected to include brands that embrace the Subaru Love Promise and practice zero-waste-to-landfill operations, with eco-friendly products accounting for more than 42% of the offering. In 2024, Staples Promotional Products continued their partnership with EcoVadis and maintained Silver Status, putting their operations in the top 25% of companies in all industries assessed for sustainability.
Subaru Gear is continuing to live out the promise it made in 2021 to reduce carbon emissions from production by 2030:
85% of all U.S. shipments are carbon neutral, with orders shipped using 100% recyclable boxes made from recycled post-consumer waste
500 barrels of oil saved annually by manufacturing apparel polybags that use 100% recycled post-industrial waste
31,530 kilos of CO2 reduced, along with 8.2 million gallons of water and 5,561 pounds of plastic recycled with our sustainable tri-blend T-shirts from AllMade®
99% of recyclable materials are diverted from landfills through recycling, while the remaining non-recyclable waste is incinerated to generate electricity
100% renewable energy (wind, water, or solar) powers the Staples warehouse facility
Gearing Up For Good
The annual employee Subaru Gear Sale raised $25,000, with proceeds supporting WMMR radio hosts Preston & Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger, which benefits Philabundance in their mission to drive hunger from the community.
Engaging Employees in Environmental Stewardship
Throughout the year, Subaru hosted environmental events for teammates at our Camden HQ. From gardening discussions to card recycling, Subaru encouraged employees to get involved in sustainability-focused initiatives.
Earth Day Celebration
On April 22nd, employees engaged with outside organizations and explored educational activities focused on gardening, composting, native wildlife, and more.
Native Plant Sale
In partnership with the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society, Subaru employees purchased over 500 native plants at a discounted price to start their own home gardens.
Holiday Card Recycling
To prevent landfill waste, facilities collected greeting cards from the previous holiday season and sent them to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for reuse in arts and crafts.
Protecting the Outdoors with Leave No Trace
For over two decades, Subaru has been dedicated to protecting the parks we love by empowering over 240 million visitors with the knowledge to minimize their environmental impact. Through our partnership with Leave No Trace, Traveling Trainer teams lead trainings, workshops, and outreach programs throughout the country — ensuring that everyone can responsibly enjoy and protect the outdoors for generations to come.