Supermarkets are a vital part of our modern lives and yet they consume a lot of energy. Transporting goods from all over the world to the shelves or keeping goods chilled or frozen for consumers. Lidl says that it will soon open Ireland’s first net zero supermarket in Maynooth co Kildare using solar panels and using concrete comprising 50% recycled materials. But will it lure any more customers who might still only care about price?  

All to ask Robert Ryan is the CEO of Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland.