Store Sustainability Resource Center
Part of our Operational Plan centers on deploying sustainable technologies and practices that boost profitability while reducing our carbon footprint. As you Take Personal Ownership of store decisions and energies that determine your store’s successes, you can turn to this online resource center for operational insights and innovations that align and support Lithia & Driveway's Sustainability Goals:
Increase GreenCars on the Road
Powered by GreenCars’ education, new sustainable products from OEM partners, and store initiatives
Operate Sustainable Stores
Achieved through reducing waste, improving store efficiency, and transitioning to renewable energy
Extend Vehicle Lifecycles
Accomplished by increasing service retention across our network
BUILD YOUR PLAN
Recommended Resource
Below is an important tool to help you build (and activate) a store roadmap that will lead us towards a more sustainable future.
Sustainability Store Playbook
A short, handy packet that identifies all the tactics you can deploy at your store to contribute to our Sustainability Goals—and make your store’s operations more efficient, productive, and profitable. Learn about:
- Key Actions to Saving Energy
- Sales, Service & Parts Sustainable Actions
- Incremental Optimizations
TRACK YOUR SUCCESS
Reporting Tools
We have set up links so you can track performance and view benchmarks:
Sustainable
Vehicle Sales
Your Store Performance Scorecard tracks your progress to Increasing GreenCars on the Road. Launch your Performance Dashboard, open your SPS, and check under the Sustainability heading to discover how your store is performing.
Energy Star Dashboard
Track your store’s efforts to Operate Sustainably and identify opportunities where you can improve energy efficiency.
GreenCars Partnership
View the list to check your store’s GreenCars Partnership level and build plans to increase your knowledge.
FOR U.S. LOCATIONS ONLY
Has Your Store Signed up to Receive EV Tax Credits for Your Customers?
Below is an important tool to help you build (and activate) a store roadmap that will lead us towards a more sustainable future.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set up a new way for dealers to apply for the electric-vehicle tax incentive on behalf of customers—passing the savings on directly as a discount.
The Win-Win Benefit
Potential EV buyers don’t have to front as much money out-of-pocket making it easier for them to purchase an EV.
Registration Required
To claim credits for customers, your store must be registered with the IRS Energy Credits Online Portal. Each store, based on EIN, is responsible for registering. The portal is used to generate time-of-sale forms for customers who purchase a sustainable vehicle. It also allows your store to opt in to advance payments and to aid in year-end reporting.