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With all of its locations LEED-certified, the Grubbs family of distributors is committed to sustainability with projects focused on energy and water conservation, as well as recycling.
In addition to leading the racing group’s sustainability efforts, George Grubbs III is actively working to shape the future of electric vehicle technology.
A sustainability goal for Grubbs Family of Dealerships is to minimize waste through reduction and reuse across all aspects of our company operations.
ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cox Automotive presented its annual Sustainability Leader award to the Grubbs Family of Dealerships, a family-owned, fourth-generation brokerage organization operated since 1948 with six locations in Grapevine, Houston. and San Antonio, Texas, and a location in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Grubbs brokerages will offer a diversity of four brands: Acura, Infiniti, Polestar and Volvo.
The Cox Automotive Leader in Sustainability award recognizes a runner for notable sustainability systems such as waste reduction, energy or water conservation, and focus on innovation, creativity, and commitment to their workers and community. Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley presented the award at NADA 2024. Show in Las Vegas.
“I am pleased to present the Cox Automotive Leader in Sustainability award to the Grubbs family of dealers for their ongoing commitment to the environment and doing business the right way,” said Rowley. “Cox’s commitment to building a better future for the next generation is fundamentally related to protecting the planet through sustainable development. The Grubbs family of distributors maintains a long-standing culture of giving back to the network and stewardship of the environment.
In addition to its waste relief and water conservation efforts, all of the dealer amenities that make up Grubbs’ circle of family dealerships are designed to meet popular demands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Dealers have installed 48 popular EV charging ports and 4 fast-charging ports.
Grubbs Family of Dealerships has partnered with EarthX as its sole automotive sponsor for over 3 years. EarthX is a foreign environmental nonprofit committed to educating and inspiring other people and organizations to take action for a more sustainable future. The brokerage organization partners with Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities, a program of the U. S. Department of Energy. Dallas Drive EV is a major automotive sponsor of Dallas Drive EV, with its Polestar cars on display for consumers to review and receive more information.
“We are honored to be identified through Cox Automotive for our sustainability efforts at our dealerships,” said George Grubbs III, CEO of the Grubbs family of dealerships. “As the fourth generation in our company, I understand the importance of managing and continuing the legacy on which our family business was founded, serving our team, our customers and our communities. To do this, we want to protect what affects us all, such as our planet and its resources.
Grubbs III emphasizes environmental responsibility and has implemented several sustainability projects at mom-and-pop dealerships, adding LEED construction, recycling, water conservation, and electric vehicle charging stations. He is a member of the Texas Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling and Reuse Advisory Group, where he is actively involved. shaping the long term of electric vehicle technology.
Beyond business, he serves on multiple non-profit boards and local chambers of commerce and engages in community initiatives. A devoted husband and father, Grubbs III embodies excellence in business, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
For their leadership in selling green business practices and network service that makes a difference, the Grubbs family of dealers will get $10,000 to fund a sustainability project.
To learn more about the Cox Automotive Sustainability Leader Award, please visit: https://www. coxautoinc. com/about-us/community/leader-sustainability-award/
About Cox AutomotiveCox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive and technology provider. Powered by the widest diversity of proprietary insights driven by 2. 3 billion online interactions annually, Cox Automotive designs industry-leading answers for car buyers, automakers, dealers and lenders. and fleets. The company has more than 29,000 employees across five continents and a portfolio of industry-leading brands, including Autotrader®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, vAuto®, Dealertrack®, NextGear Capital™, CentralDispatch® and FleetNet America®. . Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc. , a privately held Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of $22 billion. Visit coxautoinc. com or connect via @CoxAutomotive on X, CoxAutoInc on Facebook or Cox-Automotive-Inc on LinkedIn.
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