Lidl to Use Sustainable Transport Vehicles

In line with its commitment to sustainability and climate protection, the store chain is starting to transform its fleet with four electric and six LNG vehicles. This also means that Lidl has the largest fleet of alternative propulsion vehicles for in-store delivery of goods among the domestic grocery chains.

For Lidl, as a responsible company, sustainable operations are one of the most important objectives to create a livable future, while at the same time being aware that the transport of goods has a significant impact on the environment. Therefore, in line with the "avoid, then reduce and, if not possible, compensate" approach set out in its climate strategy, the discount chain has put new alternative-fueled trucks into daily service.

As a result, 3 electric trucks of 18 tons, 1 electric truck of 40 tons and 6 LNG trucks of 40 tons are now making daily deliveries. The 18-tonne electric trucks deliver from the company's logistics center in Ecseri Road to Lidl stores in Budapest, while the electric tractor-trailer trucks deliver to stores in Budapest and Pest County. The LNG trucks mainly deliver fresh goods from the warehouse in Törökszentmiklós to Lidl stores across the country.

The new e-trucks are charged with 100% renewable electricity.