ALDI Spain – focus on sustainability during a period of expansion

ALDI Spain continues to expand across the country, focusing on sustainability issues such as food waste and sustainable products.

In 2022, ALDI celebrated its 20th anniversary in Spain. The importance of the Spanish market after this long period was highlighted by opening two additional distribution centres during the reporting period – in Sagunto and Miranda del Ebro – and expanding five existing ones. The new and expanded distribution centres include rooftop photovoltaic systems, and the buildings were constructed following the criteria for BREEAM certification.

The expansion throughout the territory continued over the reporting year, with the number of ALDI stores on the mainland, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands increasing by 43 stores.

In the first quarter of 2023, we donated more than 28,200 litres of milk to food banks near our warehouses. Throughout the year, surplus products from stores and warehouses were donated to food banks and social organisations to reduce food waste and help people in need.

We have continued our long-standing collaboration with the Semana Mares para Siempre (Seas Forever Week) initiative, which is promoted by the international organisation Marine Stewards Council (MSC) to raise awareness for the importance of sustainable fishing. The event takes place in the second week of March and brings together various stakeholders committed to protecting marine resources. ALDI is a long-time promoter of measures to encourage more sustainable consumption of fish and seafood, and this was recognised with the 'MSC Sustainable Fishing Trajectory' award at the third edition of the Mares Para Siempre Awards. The award salutes promotion of sustainable and responsible consumption in harmony with the environment.