Aldi aims for 'carbon neutral' status by 2019

Madeleine Cuff
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Supermarket has installed solar panels and energy efficient equipment across its stores and distribution centres in the UK and Ireland as it aims to cut carbon footprint to almost net zero

Aldi is set to secure 'carbon neutral' status in the UK and Ireland next year following investments in green technologies and energy efficiency. The supermarket revealed yesterday it is on track to...

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