LuLu Hypermarket, Qatar’s leading retail chain, continues to demonstrate its dedication to sustainability by actively supporting Qatar Sustainability Week 2024, a statement said.
Organised by the Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the ninth national campaign ran from September 28 to October 5.
As a strategic partner of Earthna, LuLu is fully committed to taking meaningful actions to protect the environment, reduce carbon emissions, and minimise food waste. Throughout the week, LuLu highlighted the measures it has taken to eliminate plastic waste, including the installation of reverse vending machines to recycle plastic bottles in 19 stores, with plans to add four more this year.
LuLu also promoted reusable bags and eco-friendly products in all stores, offering a 'Buy 2, Get 1 Free' deal on reusable bags during the event. Lulu Hypermarket, the recipient of the Sustainability Award earlier at the Qatar Sustainability Summit, remains at the forefront of promoting environmentally responsible practices within its 23 stores in Qatar and the wider community.
LuLu's ongoing sustainability efforts highlight its commitment to aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030, focusing on reducing carbon emissions, cutting food waste, and encouraging eco-conscious consumer choices.
LuLu is committed to reducing its environmental impact through both simple initiatives, such as offering paper bags as alternatives to plastic, and large-scale efforts like ensuring all stores use energy-efficient lighting. LuLu continuously works to recycle packaging materials, including cartons and paper waste, in collaboration with approved recycling partners.
LuLu has undertaken several key sustainability actions. LuLu’s Al Meshaf store became the first carbon-neutral hypermarket in the GCC region, showcasing its leadership in sustainability. In collaboration with Seashore Sustainability, LuLu has placed e-Waste collection bins in various stores, encouraging responsible disposal of electronic waste.
At Abu Sidra, LuLu launched Qatar’s largest zero waste refill zone, allowing customers to refill containers with dry goods such as pasta and grains while keeping the area plastic-free by providing paper bags. The Electronics Section features a dedicated Energy Saving Zone, promoting energy-efficient devices to customers.
LuLu has created eco-friendly product sections in each store, encouraging customers to make greener purchasing decisions. LuLu introduced ORCA, an innovative solution that recycles food waste into water and reusable by-products. This technology is currently being trialed at the Bin Mahmoud store.
LuLu Group has been an active member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation since February 2021, supporting global efforts to transition to a circular economy that reduces waste and regenerates natural systems.
LuLu Hypermarket in Al Messila is one of the first retailers in the Mena region to earn the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) certification with a ‘Gold’ rating, the statement added.
