Lulu will observe during the Sustainability Week a ‘No Plastic Day’ in selected outlets by replacing the plastic bags with paper bags
Doha: Lulu Qatar, the country’s leading hypermarket chain, is paving the way in its commitment to sustainability by taking real and demonstrable measures to protect the environment and contribute to reducing carbon emissions and food waste.
This week marks the 6th edition of the Qatar Sustainability Week, which is organised each year by Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) to raise awareness about sustainability in the wider community.
The recipient of the Sustainability Award 2019 at the Qatar Sustainability Summit, Lulu has highlighted its efforts to promote environmentally-friendly practices in their operations and 15 stores in Qatar and in the community at large.
“Sustainability is one our key priorities at Lulu, not just as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but part of our commitment to the community. Lulu is deeply committed to reducing its impact on the plant and taking real and lasting steps to ensure this. As part of our commitment to Qatar National Vision 2030, we have been actively working to reduce carbon emissions, reduce food waste and promote healthy eating. We have stepped up even further with a range of initiatives and proactive actions in our everyday operations,” said Director of Lulu Group International, Dr. Mohamed Althaf.
As an essential service, he said, Lulu believes the retail sector also has a responsibility to reduce its impact on the environment by offering customers choice of using a paper bag to carry their items or at large scale ensuring all of its buildings and stores use energy efficient lighting.
Dr. Althaf also cited the company’s commitment to reducing and recycling packaging. “Packing cartons and paper waste are two major waste products that are generated from our operations, so they are segregated and collected by approved recycling partners. Collected cartons and paper products are segregated and converted into useful products that can be reused,” said Dr. Althaf.
“We continue to work on a range of innovative solutions to encourage less waste and packaging. This includes the introduction of a ‘refill’ option in some selected grocery categories soon, enabling customers to bring back and refill containers when they run out. This includes the introduction of waste recycling kiosks and a place where customers can safely dispose of used batteries,” said Dr. Althaf.
This year Lulu Hypermarket chain has introduced Qatar’s biggest and most comprehensive Zero Waste refill zone at Abu Sidra where shoppers can refill reusable containers with dry goods including pasta, grains and other items. Lulu will observe during the Sustainability Week as ‘No Plastic Day’ in selected outlets by replacing the plastic bags with paper bags. Also, free supply of reusable bags and sale of LED lights at attractive prices until stock lasts, have been planned for a day during the Sustainability Week.
