Leading supermarket chain Aldi is set to implement some major changes to some of its stores in East Lancashire to make them more environmentally friendly.

The supermarket is upgrading and replacing a range of equipment at its stores in Accrington (Hyndburn Road), and Burnley, which, along with changes at other stores in the county – will reduce its carbon emissions in Lancashire by 159 tonnes a year.

Measures include installing chiller doors, using air source heat pumps, installing more efficient fridges, and using energy saving lights.

Aldi has been carbon neutral since 2019 thanks to its push on solar panels, only using green electricity, and investing in a greener fleet of delivery vehicles.

The latest changes will not only save the planet but save customers money too, as the increased efficiency will keep energy bills – and the cost of a shop – down.

Liz Fox, Director of Corporate Responsibility at Aldi UK, said: “We’re always looking for new ways to minimise our carbon footprint while keeping prices as low as possible for our customers, and reducing our energy consumption helps us do both.

“All our stores already use 100 per cent renewable electricity, as well as efficient lighting and refrigeration to reduce our impact on the environment.

“It’s great to see just how much energy the new measures we are introducing will save in stores across Lancashire.”

Aldi aims to be net zero carbon from electricity by 2030, and across its entire supply chain by 2040.

Other stores taking part in the push on energy efficiency are: Blackpool, Kirkham, Lancaster, Poulton-le-Fylde, Preston (Portway), Preston Road, Stretford, Cottam, and Skelmersdale (Westgate).