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Mark Miller Subaru Wins the 2023 Cox Automotive Leader in Sustainability Award

Subaru Loves the Earth display and water conservation message at Mark Miller Subaru

Mark Miller Subaru has been named the recipient of the Cox Automotive Leader in Sustainability Award, an honor that recognizes one retailer each year for outstanding in-retailer sustainability programs.

Subaru Loves the Earth display and water conservation message at Mark Miller Subaru

What the Leader in Sustainability Award Recognizes

Cox Automotive presents this award to a retailer with standout programs in waste reduction, energy, or water conservation, judged on innovation, creativity, and engagement with employees and the community. It is a national recognition, and it reflects work that happens every day at both of our Utah locations.

A Utah First in the Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Program

Mark Miller Subaru was the first retailer in Utah to be certified in the Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer Program. Being environmentally friendly is not a trend here, it is a way of life, and it shapes how the business runs.

Solar Power and Recycled Water at Both Retailers

Both Mark Miller Subaru retailers are solar powered and run highly efficient water reclamation systems. Between the two rooftops there are more than 1,200 solar panels, which allow roughly 60 percent of our power to come from the sun. The car washes at both locations recycle their water, saving 75 gallons per wash.

$3.7 Million Given Back Since 2010

Since 2010, Mark Miller Subaru has donated over $3.7 million to charity to help people, pets, and the planet. The award recognizes that record alongside the day to day conservation work at our stores.

Where the Award Funding Is Going

The award comes with $10,000 to fund a sustainability project. We are partnering with our Subaru Loves the Earth partner, HawkWatch International, to put those funds toward conservation efforts here in our community.

"We only have one planet, and we have to protect it." Jeff Miller, CEO and General Manager

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Mark Miller Subaru serves Salt Lake City from our Midtown retailer at 3535 S. State St. and Sandy from our South Towne retailer at 10920 S. State St. Built For Wherever You're Headed.

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