Customers will soon be able to spot a change inside popular supermarket chain Aldi who are taking a step towards greener stores.
They have said that they plan to add doors to all of their fridges and this will use less energy to keep cold food the correct temperature in an effort to save 2,000 tonnes of carbon emissions a year.
Following a successful trial, the fridge doors will become a standard experience for shoppers in Scotland.
They will reduce each store’s energy consumption by approximately 20 per cent, equivalent to a carbon emissions saving of up to 20 tonnes per store each year.
Aldi is the latest store to announce their efforts towards minimising the impact we have on the environment and have said they are continuing to find new ways to make a positive impact.
The supermarket, which has been carbon neutral since January 2019, has already reduced its carbon footprint by more than 55pc since 2012 through a number of sustainability initiatives.
This includes the use of solar panels, switching to 100% green electricity and investing in a greener fleet.
Mary Dunn, managing director of corporate responsibility at Aldi UK, said: “We are always looking for new ways to minimise our carbon footprint, which is why all our stores already use 100pc renewable electricity, and our new stores also utilise natural refrigerants and feature efficient LED lighting.
“Introducing fridge doors is another step on that journey to reduce our energy consumption and we hope that customers enjoy the new, more sustainable shopping experience.”
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