Sustainability.
Tesco is committed to minimising our environmental impact and we are working with our suppliers, partners and the wider industry to tackle climate change, reduce waste and protect the environment.
We aim to deliver a highly sustainable new store, which will incorporate a range of measures, including:
- Electric vehicle charging points for customers
- Energy efficient refrigeration, air conditioning and
- LED lighting
- Recycling facilities
- Use of sustainable building materials
Tesco is reducing the impact of plastic packaging and we aim to ensure that plastic never finds its way to landfill or into the environment.
Last year we removed one billion pieces of plastic from our stores and we recently launched a soft plastics collection, meaning our packaging is now fully recyclable. We will also be adhering to Cornwall Council policy by ensuring that there is a 10% biodiversity net gain on the site, by introducing more landscaping, tree canopy coverage and other habitats for wildlife.
We support alternative methods of transport, such as pedestrian access by providing accessible footpaths, and cycling by including safe bicycle hoops just outside the store. Additionally, the nearest bus stop is just a two-minute walk down Victoria Road, connecting the store to the broader public transport service.