RILA debuts sustainability initiative

ARLINGTON, Va. The Retail Industry Leaders Association today announced a new program to focus on environmental sustainability in the retail industry. The RILA Sustainability Initiative (RSI) was developed as part of the associations strategic plan and through research on how to develop movement and discussion on the topic of sustainability.

According to RILA the program's objective will be to promote socially sustainable activities and business practices relevant to the retail industry and ensure that RSI members are recognized by customers and policymakers for providing leadership in environmental stewardship.   

“RSI will become the leading forum for the retail industry to design programs and solutions for environmental compliance and voluntary sustainability leadership,” said Casey Chroust, RILA’s senior vp of retail operations. “The new initiative is unique in its action versus discussion approach.” 

The program is open to all RILA members and non-members, the association reported.