Sainsbury’s has revealed that its Nine Elms London superstore is now delivering to customers using a fully electric fleet. The new electric vans mean that all grocery orders will be delivered with zero carbon emissions.
The Nine Elms delivery fleet is made up of 12 vans, with both the vehicle and fridge units now powered by electricity. The new vans also operate much more quietly, helping to reduce noise pollution in local communities.
Sainsbury’s Nine Elms makes over 2,000 deliveries on average each week, covering approximately 1,760 miles, so the new electric vans will save an estimated 57 tonnes of carbon annually, whilst contributing to a reduction in air pollution in the local area.
The change is part of the retailer’s transition to operating a fully electric fleet in all its stores by 2035, in line with its decarbonisation goals. The new fleet will also help Sainsbury’s achieve its commitment to becoming Net Zero in its own operations by 2035.
Patrick Dunne, Director of Property & Procurement at Sainsbury’s, said: “We’re always looking at how we can use the latest technology to best serve our customers, whilst also doing the right thing for the planet. We’re thrilled to have launched a fully electric fleet in our Nine Elms superstore, and we hope our customers will be delighted to learn that their groceries are being delivered with zero emissions, helping to reduce the environmental impact of their online shopping. This is just the first step for us, as we have committed to rolling out electric vans across the country to all our stores by 2035.”
