As part of its Net Zero 2050 plan, Lidl plans to switch to electric vehicles for all of its company cars in Belgium and Luxembourg by 2030. With the help of a growing charging network that runs entirely on renewable energy in its stores and offices, the retailer anticipates reducing emissions by more than 22,000 tonnes.
This September, Lidl will start converting its company cars in Belgium and Luxembourg to all-electric vehicles. A pilot group of staff members has been testing high-end EVs since April in order to assess their comfort, range, driving capabilities, and charging feasibility. The results of these tests have validated Lidl’s strategy to switch to electric vehicles without sacrificing team usability.
Since 2016, the supermarket chain has made consistent investments in charging infrastructure, laying the foundation for this shift. It claims that more than 500 public charging stations are currently available in store parking lots in Belgium and Luxembourg. At its headquarters and regional offices, it also offers its staff over 150 charging stations, all of which are powered by 100% renewable electricity. Additionally, it boasts a network of over 400 public charging stations.
Furthermore, Lidl wants to cut emissions outside of its own operations. It seeks to reduce emissions from land use and agriculture by 42.4% and from the energy and industrial sectors by 35% by 2034. Since its supply chain accounts for more than 90% of its overall emissions, the company is collaborating closely with suppliers to implement targets that have been verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative.
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