A​ldi UK: phs Compliance Supports Aldi’s Energy-Saving and Compliance Goals

Aldi, a rapidly growing supermarket chain in the UK and Ireland, focuses on sustainability and operational efficiency. They partnered with phs Compliance to reduce energy consumption, improve lighting, and ensure electrical safety across over 1,000 stores and 11 Regional Distribution Centres. This collaboration aimed for measurable long-term environmental benefits. The case study details how phs Compliance assisted Aldi in achieving significant energy savings, enhanced compliance, and an improved in-store experience for customers.

As sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, we need a supply chain that can help match those ambitions. phs Compliance has shown fantastic flexibility and expertise to drive our rollout of LED lighting across our varied store estate.

Richard Conway, Real Estate Director, Aldi

C​hallenges

Aldi set out to significantly reduce energy consumption across its entire store network while maintaining full electrical safety compliance. With over 1,000 UK and Ireland stores and 11 large-scale Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) operating 365 days a year, Aldi needed a partner capable of delivering:

• Large-scale energy saving improvements
• Upgraded, long life lighting solutions
• Lower in store lux levels without compromising customer experience
• Nationwide electrical safety testing, including fixed wire, emergency lighting and PAT
• Fast turnaround with minimal disruption to store operations
• Aldi required a supplier with the flexibility, expertise and capacity to deliver on its ambitious sustainability goals and strict operational timelines.

S​olutions

phs Compliance partnered with Aldi to deliver a program focused on energy efficiency and compliance management.

Nationwide LED Lighting Upgrade

• All Aldi stores in the UK and Ireland received energy-saving LED lighting.
• LED fittings now last from 2 to 10 years, reducing maintenance needs.
• Upgrades were done by phs.
• Compliance retail team with minimal disruption.

Lux Level Reduction & Testing

• phs Compliance completed lux lighting tests at all Aldi stores in 10 weeks.
• Lux levels were optimised to save energy while maintaining a pleasant shopping environment.
• phs Compliance provided guidance to maximise energy savings.

Electrical Compliance Across the Aldi Estate

• phs Compliance secured a two-year PPM contract covering fixed wire, emergency lighting, and PAT testing.
• This includes Aldi’s 11 Regional Distribution Centres, ensuring continuous compliance year-round.

R​esults and Benefits

The partnership provided Aldi with notable benefits:

Energy Savings

• 10% reduction in energy use from LED upgrades.
• Additional savings from lowered lux levels across stores.
• Improvements completed in a 10- week rollout.

Extended Asset Lifespan

• LED lighting lifespan increased from 2 to 10 years, lowering maintenance costs and enhancing efficiency.

Enhanced Customer Environment

• Lower lux levels improved in-store comfort and aesthetics.

Improved Compliance & Safety

• Nationwide electrical safety testing ensured compliance across stores and RDCs.

C​onclusion

phs Compliance supports Aldi’s goal of being “fairer, greener, and healthier” through LED lighting upgrades, lux testing, and electrical compliance services, resulting in energy savings and improved customer environments. The partnership has expanded to include Aldi’s store network and Regional Distribution Centres, highlighting phs Compliance’s ability to manage large-scale compliance and sustainability projects for major retailers.