During the expansion of ALDI Spain into new regions, sustainability remains a key focus, with initiatives to improve animal welfare and promote energy conservation.
In 2021, we continued our expansion in Spain. Over the past three years, we opened almost 80 new ALDI stores. By the end of 2022, we plan to open an additional 50 new stores, 12 of them on the Canary Islands. We will create more than 200 jobs in this region. The distribution centre – currently under construction in Gran Canaria – will be built according to BREEAM criteria.
In Spain, all our fresh chicken, turkey, rabbit, Iberian and white pork, organic beef, milk, and eggs have certification for animal welfare. By the end of 2021, 86 per cent of fresh meat was animal welfare certified and we aim to reach 100 per cent by the end of 2022. In December 2021, we published our National Animal Welfare Policy.
We increased the usage of renewable energy in our stores and distribution centres. In 2021, photovoltaic systems were installed in 48 stores (2,880 kWp with generation of 4,074 MWh). Wherever possible, photovoltaic systems are being installed in all new stores and in several existing stores. Installation may be restricted, for example, by the pitch of the roof, building regulations, or ownership. We had a total of 101 photovoltaic systems (6,310 kWp) on the roofs of our stores and distribution centres in 2021 with an annual output of 5,632 MWh, and generation of 96 per cent of the electricity being consumed by our stores. Furthermore, we plan to install photovoltaic systems in almost 70 additional stores by the end of 2022. At our distribution centres, photovoltaic systems are installed on new centres and on existing centres undergoing expansion..
101 photovoltaic systems
(6,310 kWp installed)
The policy of implementing renewable energy in stores and logistic centres was strongly reinforced in 2021. The increase in the installed photovoltaic capacity was almost doubled compared to the previous year.
100 %
green electricity
As in the previous two years, we purchased 100 per cent green energy in 2021.
| Regional companies |
4 |
| Stores |
357 |
| Total ALDI employees |
5,939 |
| Year of market entry |
2002 |
| Website |
www.aldi.es |
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Goal |
Description and scope |
Status 2021 & next steps |
SDG |
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National Animal Welfare Purchasing Policy by end of 2018 |
Preparation and publication of a National Spanish Animal Welfare Purchasing Policy by end of 2018. |
Goal achieved. |
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35% certified sustainable fish and seafood by end of 2021** |
35% certified fish and seafood products (MSC for wild fisheries and ASC, EU organic logo or GLOBALG.A.P. for aquaculture) by end of 2021. |
Project ongoing. |
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100% fresh meat of national origin with a recognised animal welfare certification by end of 2022 |
100% of fresh meat products of national origin (excluding Canary Islands) with an animal welfare certification by end of 2022. For this, we accept both Welfair and Interporc certifications. |
New goal. |
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Goal |
Description and scope |
Status 2021 & next steps |
SDG |
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Installation of new photovoltaic systems by end of 2021 |
Increasing the number of ALDI stores equipped with photovoltaic systems by implementing these systems in 20 stores in Spain. |
Goal achieved. 48 stores were equipped with photovoltaic systems (2,880 kWp in total) throughout 2021, reaching a total of 100 stores with photovoltaic systems in ALDI Spain (28% of all stores). |
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LED lighting in existing stores by end of 2021 |
Conversion of 120 existing ALDI stores (indoor salesroom lighting) and 30 outdoor car parks to LED lighting. |
Goal achieved. |
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Natural refrigerants for refrigeration systems in all new stores by end of 2021 |
Use of CO2 as refrigerant in all new stores, leading to elimination of synthetic refrigerants (with a higher GWP). as refrigerant in all new stores, leading to elimination of synthetic refrigerants (with a higher GWP). |
Goal achieved. |
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100% green electricity by end of 2021 |
Purchase of 100% green electricity for stores, distribution centres and offices by end of 2021. |
Goal achieved. |
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Energy and domotic control system by end of 2021 |
Implementation of an energy and domotic control system in all new stores, as well as in 10 existing stores in 2021. |
Goal (partially) achieved. |
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Obtain certification in sustainable building (BREEAM) for a logistics centre in 2022 |
Achieve the BREEAM certification (in terms of sustainability and energy efficiency), with at least Excellence qualification, in the new logistics platform of Gran Canaria (Canary Islands) in 2022. |
New goal. |
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Installation of photovoltaic systems in stores by end of 2022 |
Increasing the number of ALDI stores equipped with photovoltaic systems by implementing these systems in 70 more stores in Spain throughout 2022. |
New goal. |
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Installation of photovoltaic systems in logistics centres by end of 2022 |
Installing photovoltaic systems in new logistics centres (600 kWp) and in existing centres undergoing expansion (1,200 kWp) by end of 2022. |
New goal. |
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Natural refrigerants for refrigeration systems in all new stores and all new logistics centres opened during 2022, as well as in logistics centres undergoing expansion during 2022 |
Use of CO2 as refrigerant in all new stores opened during 2022, leading to elimination of synthetic refrigerants (with a higher GWP). Use of natural refrigerants (CO2, NH3) in all new logistics centres opened during 2022, and in existing centres undergoing expansion in 2022. |
New goal. |
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100% green electricity purchased annually |
Purchase of 100% green electricity for stores, distribution centres and offices by end of 2022. |
New goal. |
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Implementation of an energy and domotic control system in stores opened during 2022, as well as in several stores |
Implementation of an energy and domotic control system in all new stores opened during 2022, as well as in 31 existing stores by end of 2022. |
New goal. |
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Goal |
Description and scope |
Status 2021 & next steps |
SDG |
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Implement an open training programme for employees by end of 2021* |
Implementation of a new open continuous training programme for all employees by end of 2021. |
Goal achieved. By 2023, we will expand to 20 open programmes. |
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Professionalise the network of trainers, establishing a formal role and developing these internal trainers in 2021* |
Definition of the role of the trainers and rollout for the training of staff to become internal training experts for new employees in 2021. |
Goal achieved. In 2023, we aim to have a trainer for each area of five – six stores. |
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Promote the FP Dual Programme through new agreements and increasing the number of participants in 2021*, ** |
Establish new agreements and increase the number of participants in the FP Dual Programme in 2021. |
Goal (partially) achieved. For 2023, and the following years, we aim to engage a minimum of 40 students each year. |
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Implement a language programme (English) by end of 2021* |
Implementation of a language programme (English) for all office employees by end of 2021. |
Goal achieved. |
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* The phrasing of the goal was adapted according to the requirements.
** The target year of the goal was adjusted.
