Aldi will be reducing its carbon footprint through a series of new energy-saving measures which are being introduced in stores across the UK.
Some of the measues include installing chiller doors, air source heat pumps and more efficient fridges and lights, meaning the German discounter will be able to preserve a significant amount of carbon emissions.
Aldi told Grocery Gazette that the carbon savings total 1,370 tonnes across the UK, coming on top of other savings that the grocer is already making in existing stores, or in stores that were opened or refurbished last year.
The announcement forms part of Aldi’s ongoing efforts to minimise its carbon emissions and climate impact, such as with its newly achieved Leaf (Linking Environment and Farming) Marque certification.
The supermarket has pledged to achieve net zero carbon for electricity use by 2030, from transport fuel, gas and refrigerants by 2035, and across its entire supply chain by 2040.
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Aldi has been carbon neutral since January 2019 thanks to a number of sustainability initiatives, including the use of solar panels, switching to 100% green electricity as well as carbon reduction projects.
“We’re always looking for new ways to minimise our carbon footprint while keeping prices as low as possible for our customers, and reducing our energy consumption helps us do both,” director of corporate responsibility at Aldi UK, Liz Fox said.
“All our stores already use 100% renewable electricity, as well as efficient lighting and refrigeration to reduce our impact on the environment. It’s great to see just how much energy the new measures we are introducing will save in stores across Wales.”
Stores in Wales where Aldi will be introducing these measures include Newtown and Ferry Road in Cardiff, and Colchester and Saffron Walden in Essex.
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It’s great to see Aldi taking proactive steps towards reducing its carbon footprint and leading the way for other supermarkets to follow suit. The installation of energy-saving measures, such as chiller doors, air source heat pumps, and efficient fridges and lights, will make a significant impact on carbon emissions, as evidenced by the 1,370 tonnes saved across the UK. It’s also commendable that Aldi has set ambitious targets to achieve net zero carbon across its electricity use, transport fuel, gas, refrigerants, and supply chain in the coming years. This is a positive move towards a more sustainable future, and I hope other businesses will take similar steps to reduce their environmental impact.