B&Q is dimming lights and lowering temperatures across its UK store portfolio as part of its efforts to curb inflation and reduce carbon emissions.
Kingfisher chief executive Thierry Garnier said improving the energy efficiency of B&Q stores is good for both customers and environment, explaining that “it helps us to keep prices low and reduce our carbon emissions,” he explained.
The Telegraph reported that the DIY and home improvement retailer has lowered the temperature of its stores by between 1 and 2 degrees celsius. It has also started switching on the heating later in the morning and turning it off earlier in the evening, as well as dimming both internal and external lights.
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B&Q has also been installing LED lighting and air source heat pumps, making “small changes [which] can add up to a big difference in energy usage without impacting customers’ shopping experience”.
“We’re always looking for new ways to save energy and as a result our total property energy consumption last year was over 12% lower than the previous year,” added Garnier.
Retailers such as Aldi have also made moves to turn off lights across its store portfolio in a bid to save money and move further towards its net zero journey.
