Aldi honored for eco-friendly initiatives
Aldi's $5 billion investment in its stores includes a commitment to sustainability.
The fast-growing German discount grocer Aldi received the 2016 – 2017 "Best of the Best" award from the Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill Partnership. Aldi received the award for its use of cutting-edge, environmentally sustainable refrigeration systems. The honor typically goes to just one store, but this year it acknowledged a record 34 platinum-certified Aldi stores. (Platinum is the highest level awarded by GreenChill, and it requires each store to meet very stringent criteria.)
"Partnerships like the one we share with GreenChill are critically important, as they enable us to work toward our goal of sustainable business operations," said Aaron Sumida, VP, Aldi, which operates nearly 1,700 U.S. stores in 35 states. "In switching to more environmentally friendly coolants, we strive to minimize the environmental impact of our refrigeration systems. "
As part of its capital investment of $5 billion in new and remodeled stores over the next five years, Aldi is increasing its environmentally-friendly features in stores. New and remodeled locations feature environmentally-friendly building materials and energy-saving LED lighting.
Aldi is also working on reducing its impact on the environment through the use of sustainable energy. Last year, the grocer increased the number of stores with rooftop solar panels by more than 45% and will continue to grow its solar portfolio and use of green electricity. Additionally, Aldo has recycled nearly 100% of the cardboard, paper, plastic film and foil that it uses in its warehouses since 2012.
In addition, the chain's new warehouses are constructed with sun shades and special glass to insulate and reduce heat from the sun.
The fast-growing German discount grocer Aldi received the 2016 – 2017 "Best of the Best" award from the Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill Partnership. Aldi received the award for its use of cutting-edge, environmentally sustainable refrigeration systems. The honor typically goes to just one store, but this year it acknowledged a record 34 platinum-certified Aldi stores. (Platinum is the highest level awarded by GreenChill, and it requires each store to meet very stringent criteria.)
"Partnerships like the one we share with GreenChill are critically important, as they enable us to work toward our goal of sustainable business operations," said Aaron Sumida, VP, Aldi, which operates nearly 1,700 U.S. stores in 35 states. "In switching to more environmentally friendly coolants, we strive to minimize the environmental impact of our refrigeration systems. "
As part of its capital investment of $5 billion in new and remodeled stores over the next five years, Aldi is increasing its environmentally-friendly features in stores. New and remodeled locations feature environmentally-friendly building materials and energy-saving LED lighting.
Aldi is also working on reducing its impact on the environment through the use of sustainable energy. Last year, the grocer increased the number of stores with rooftop solar panels by more than 45% and will continue to grow its solar portfolio and use of green electricity. Additionally, Aldo has recycled nearly 100% of the cardboard, paper, plastic film and foil that it uses in its warehouses since 2012.
In addition, the chain's new warehouses are constructed with sun shades and special glass to insulate and reduce heat from the sun.