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OLidl Ireland/PNorthern IrelaEnd | SustaRinability ProgresAs Report 2018/19TIONS EXP ING AN D SU WE ARE A RAPIDLY GROWING BUSINESS, OPENING APPROXIMATELY FIVE NEW STORES ANNUALLY AND EXPANDING OUR DISTRIBUTION CENTRES. AS OUR PORTFOLIO OF STORES, WAREHOUSES AND CUSTOMER NUMBERS HAVE INCREASED, SO TOO HAS THE AMOUNT OF ENERGY WE’VE USED. We have experienced an increase in total energy consumption in our operations due to our expansion. While we are investing in more efficient buildings and technologies, we are also installing more equipment to ensure we can offer the best range and freshest produce to our customers. As our business and workforce grow, our energy usage naturally follows. However, with the continued development of our energy management systems and innovative strategies, we hope to observe reductions in the coming year. We want to ensure we are growing our business and expanding our operations as sustainably as possible. We implement energy efficiency technologies and equipment and install on-site renewable energy where possible, as well as sourcing green electricity. For example, all new concept stores are built with high-performance glass fronted façade to maximise natural daylight, have sensor controlled exterior sun blinds to reduce unwanted heat from the sun, operate waste heat recovery ventilation systems, have LED lighting, include high insulation with exterior cladding, and contain lighting sensors - all of which work to conserve energy. As previously mentioned this year we also decided to install solar PV systems on all suitable new stores and refurbishments. Goals for the Future Resources and Agriculture Supply Chain and Processing Agricultural Inputs Cultivation & Harvesting Animal Keeping Production Processing Continually work on energy efficiency through our dedicated energy management programme We will continue to raise awareness of energy efficiency with employees as well as customers As part of ISO50001, we annually review our performance to maintain standards and outline the actions we have taken Continue to source Green Electricity on an annual basis Increase the S TA IN AB Operations and Processes Transportation Logistics Centre Transportation Stores and Services Customer and Society LY page Purchase Usage Disposal solar energy capacity by integrating 2.6 MWh by 2020 Increase the number of for our employees and customers electric car stations 39