How we are protecting biodiversity
Aldi Ireland is a supporter of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan created by the National Biodiversity Data Centre. The All-Ireland pollinator plan aims to create an environment where pollinators can survive and thrive. Bees are responsible for the pollination of many crops, which is vital for Aldi’s business. Aldi has committed to completing several pollinator friendly actions as part of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. Supporting the plan aligns with our ‘Better Everyday’ Corporate Responsibility strategy. These actions work towards reducing carbon emissions and protecting biodiversity, making Aldi ‘Greener’ Everyday.
Some of our progress so far…
- All new stores are pollinator friendly.
- We sell high pollinator plants in store as part of our 'Bee Happy Garden Madness Campaign', so our customers and colleagues can support pollinators.
- Launched Bee Friendly on all high pollinator plants from 2024.
- Maintain our wildflower meadows at our Regional Distribution Centres in Naas and Mitchelstown.
- Support No Mow May and reduce our grass cuttings.
- Encourage all of our Irish suppliers to sign up to the All-Ireland Pollinator plan.
- Donate high pollinator plants to Barnardos to brighten up their centres.
What we are doing next…
Update below with We are always striving to achieve more and in 2025 we are:
- Making all new stores pollinator friendly.
- Maintaining our wildflower meadows.
- Educating our staff through informative articles on our internal communications platform.
- Planting 1 million native trees across Ireland.
- Supporting BurrenBeo Trust's Hare's Corner Project for 2025.
- Conducting extensive research internally to continuously improve Biodiversity actions.
