The 7-Eleven in Monterrey was the first ecological store the company built in Mexico. When leaders at the chain realized the building site was home to a 50-year-old walnut tree, they decided the best way to honor their commitment to sustainability was to keep it. So, they built the store around the tree. The store earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, ensuring that the building meets certain “green” standards, such as energy efficiency, origin of building materials, and circularity in the use of elements like water….
