Lidl to electrify company fleet in Belgium and Luxembourg by 2030

Lidl will begin switching its company cars to fully electric vehicles this autumn in both Belgium and Luxembourg. Since April, a pilot group of employees has been testing premium electric vehicles to evaluate comfort, driving performance, range, and charging practicality. Feedback from these tests has confirmed Lidl’s plan to adopt electric cars without compromising usability for its teams.

The supermarket chain laid the groundwork for this transition with sustained investment in charging infrastructure since 2016. It says it now operates over 500 public charging points at store car parks in Belgium and Luxembourg. Additionally, it provides more than 150 charging stations for employees at its headquarters and regional offices, with all chargers powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity. It also has a public charging network that comprises more than 400 charge points.

Moreover, Lidl is targeting emissions reductions beyond its direct operations. By 2034, it aims to cut emissions from agriculture and land use by 42.4 per cent and by 35 per cent across the energy and industrial sectors. With over 90 per cent of its total emissions coming from its supply chain, the company is working closely with suppliers to implement targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative.

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