ALDI STUDY
ALDI is an example of a business striving to prove their social and environmental credentials. They care about their customers, employees, communities and their role as a business, working every day to help create a better world. Their partnership with GreenChill shows that they’re working to reduce their impact on the environment. Last year, ALDI 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, ALDI has recycled nearly 100 percent of the cardboard, paper, plastic film and foil that it uses in its warehouses since 2012. Moreover, its new warehouses are constructed with sun shades and special glass to insulate and reduce heat from the sun.
According to recent studies they are the most ethical supermarkets in the U.K. Endorsing supermarkets such as these, increases popularity for these businesses which invites competition in the developed markets for other supermarkets to improve, to rival the industry leadership. This raises the bar for companies in the industry to be more focused on sustainability.
How is this information relevant to a student?
ALDI is a supermarket that is relatively cheap compared to it’s competitors. I have personal experience with this as a customer as I too shop at ALDI. It is the most environmentally friendly budget supermarket in the U.K. This is especially good news to a student as we are all on strict budgets. By shopping at Aldi you not only save money, but also contribute to improving environmental sustainability in the U.K. This fits perfectly with the mandate of educating students to be more environmentally sustainable without reducing their capacity to live well.
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