Co-op green lights first zero emission online delivery vehicles
Co-op is using its first electric vehicles for online home delivery this week as it aims to replace its fleet of fossil fuel powered vans by 2025.
The convenience retailer is kicking things off with stores in Hebden Bridge, Holmfirth and Hove, followed by Ryde, Isle of Wight and Whitby which will take delivery of electric vehicles early next year for groceries ordered through Co-op’s own online shop.
Chris Conway, Head of E-commerce, Co-op, says: “Our focus is to continue to innovate and look for new and better ways to do business in our communities and to expand access to our products and services.”
“In addition to offering quality and value quickly, easily and conveniently, we need to do this sustainably, and by replacing all our own vehicles and working collaboratively with partners with shared values we can ensure we further reduce greenhouse gas emissions”
“This is essential if we are to have a healthy and sustainable natural environment to pass on to future generations.”
Co-op’s online offer sees stores act as micro-distribution hubs locally. In addition to replacing all its own home delivery vehicles, it works with partners who use low and zero emission transport, including Deliveroo and Starship Technologies.
