Woolworths is introducing a customer-centric initiative in New Zealand, offering priority parking for select customers based on the eco-friendliness of their vehicles. This new initiative is a boon for shoppers with low-emission vehicles, such as electric and hybrid cars, as it allows them to park closer to the store, saving time and effort.
Woolworths is making a significant impact on sustainability with the rollout of these priority parking spaces in five stores across New Zealand. These stores, as reported by Stuff, are among the newest and most eco-friendly of Woolworths’ 185 locations nationwide. The designated parking spots, clearly marked and reserved specifically for electric vehicle owners, are a tangible manifestation of Woolworths’ sustainability plan.
Woolworths New Zealand’s sustainability lead, Catherine Langabeer, mentioned that around 30 out of 200 parking spaces in an average supermarket car park are typically allocated for these low-emission vehicles. Unlike existing spaces equipped with charging stations, the new priority spots are standard parking bays, increasing the number of electric vehicle-only spaces.
Woolworths has yet to announce plans to introduce similar priority parking in Australia. However, Mernda Town Centre in Melbourne, including Woolworths, has already implemented 70 parking spaces for low-emission vehicles, marked with green lines and signs. This initiative has sparked mixed reactions among shoppers.
This step by Woolworths underscores its commitment to sustainability and supports the growing number of eco-conscious consumers.
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