The environment forms an important part of Lidl’s expansion strategy, with each new store and major refurbishment project built with sustainability in mind. Lidl’s recent market leading initiatives include:

• 1 million investment in solar power installations across Lidl’s store network. Solar photovoltaic systems generate approximately 25% of a store’s energy requirements. Lidl also recently welcomed a grant of planning for the installation of solar panels at its distribution centre in Newbridge, Co. Kildare which will see a further 1m investment in the largest solar installation in Ireland.
• Lidl is the first Irish retailer to roll out recycling bins across its store network. This market-leading initiative offers Lidl customers the opportunity to remove any unwanted recyclable packaging and to recycle it free-of-charge in-store once they have completed their shopping, therefore avoiding any disposal costs associated with bringing the packaging home.
• Lidl Ireland has installed electric vehicle charging points to all new stores and across all major store refurbishment projects. Lidl provides the largest network of electric vehicle chargers in the Irish supermarket sector, enabling customers to charge their electric vehicles  free of charge whilst they shop.