Major steps taken by Lidl Česká republika to reduce its carbon footprint
Lidl and Kaufland have jointly committed to reducing operational CO2 emissions by 80% by 2030 compared to 2019. How do they plan to achieve this goal? In this presentation, we will look at the specific steps Lidl Česká republika is taking to reduce its carbon footprint. The basic prerequisite is an established and maintained energy management system according to the ISO 50001 standard, which leads to lower energy consumption of the operated facilities. The next step is the production of electricity in its own photovoltaic power plants, while electricity from the distribution network is covered by guarantees of origin of electricity from renewable sources. In the area of logistics, Lidl focuses on sustainable solutions, such as the deployment of a fully electric truck for supplying stores in the wider center of Prague, which is equipped with its own charging station. A charging station with a maximum output of 360 kW was installed at the logistics center in Buštěhrad near Kladno. These measures are part of a broader strategy of both companies, which includes responsible use of natural resources and efforts to minimize the carbon footprint.
The expert discussion after the presentation will be led by Prof. Ing. Vladimír Kočí, Ph.D., MBA, head of the Institute of Sustainability and Product Ecology, University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague.