Aldi has cut food waste by 57% since 2017, meaning it has hit its 2030 target eight years early.
The discount retailer had pledged to halve food waste by 2030, in line with the Courtauld 2030 commitment but has now revised the target and as it looks reduce food waste by 90% by 2030 against a 2017 baseline.
Aldi has slashed waste by working with food distribution companies such as Company Shop Group to redistribute surplus.
The grocer also unveiled a partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform Too Good To Go back in 2023.
Since 2019, Aldi has donated 40 million meals via its charity partner Neighbourly, including one million this festive season alone.
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Aldi UK national sustainability director Liz Fox said: “We’re dedicated to taking steps that positively impact the environment and we know one area where we can have a big impact is food waste.
“This has never been more important – not only for the planet, but in helping people get access to food that’s both high-quality and affordable.”
Aldi UK chief executive Giles Hurley said: “We’ve seen millions of shoppers switch to Aldi during a time when many household incomes are squeezed. At the same time, consumers expect businesses to act responsibly.
“We have a huge role to play in making sustainability affordable for all. We believe that doing the right thing for people and the planet, while offering unbeatable prices, can go hand-in-hand and we’ll continue to report on our progress in the months and years to come.”
The news comes as Aldi along with Lidl, both enjoyed a record-breaking Christmas trading period as shoppers flocked to the discounters over the holiday period.
Aldi reported that sales topped £1.5bn for the first time in the four weeks to December 24, up 8% rise on last year’s figures.
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