Lidl will convert its entire company car fleet in Belgium and Luxembourg to electric vehicles by 2030, the supermarket chain announced on Thursday. The move is part of its broader Net Zero 2050 strategy and is expected to reduce emissions by more than 22,000 tonnes.
The transition to fully electric company cars will begin this autumn. The retailer said it had already conducted trials with a pilot group of employees since April to assess vehicle performance, comfort, range, and charging feasibility. Based on positive feedback, Lidl confirmed the full-scale adoption would go ahead as planned.
Lidl has been investing in charging infrastructure since 2016. The company currently operates over 500 public EV charging points at store car parks in Belgium and Luxembourg, in addition to more than 150 private charging stations at its headquarters and regional offices. All chargers are powered by 100% renewable energy, it said.
The company is also targeting emissions reductions beyond its fleet operations. It plans to cut supply chain emissions from agriculture and land use by 42.4% and reduce emissions from energy and industrial processes by 35% by 2034. According to Lidl, over 90% of its emissions originate in its supply chain. The retailer is working with suppliers to meet targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.