Aussie retail giant Kmart Group has hit a major milestone on its sustainability journey, achieving its 100% renewable electricity target across its operations.
This means that Kmart’s total electricity use across 448 stores, 10 distribution centres, and 12 national and international offices across Kmart and Target is covered by onsite renewables or offsite agreements from renewable sources.
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This includes onsite solar generation and power purchase agreements linked to generation assets including New England Solar Farm (NSW), Numurkah Solar Farm (VIC), Tailem Bend 2 Solar Farm (SA), and Western Downs Green Power Hub (QLD).
Where energy is supplied by its retail landlords, Kmart Group is surrendering unbundled large-scale generation certificates to match the energy consumed.
Kmart Group chief corporate affairs and sustainability officer Alexandra Staley said, “With a significant footprint of stores across Australia, matching 100% of the energy needs of our stores, distribution centres and offices with renewable electricity marks an important step towards our commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2030.”
Kmart Group’s milestone directly supports the federal government’s clean energy transition, focused on accelerating Australia’s shift to renewables and reducing emissions.
Since making its 100% renewable electricity commitment, Kmart Group has also achieved a 4.9% reduction in total electricity use since 2021, while adding 10 stores across Australia and New Zealand.
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Kmart has achieved its energy reduction through measures including efficient lighting design and energy efficient heating/cooling systems in stores.
