Carbon-negative store extension built in Durham

An extension of a supermarket in Durham is set to reduce the building's original energy consumption. 

Sainsbury's has announced that the construction project will be the "UK's first carbon-negative extension".
Despite adding 50 per cent more space to the site, the building's energy consumption will fall by ten per cent.
According to Sainsbury's, this has been achieved by using onsite renewable energy generation and new technology for refrigeration.

The news comes as part of the company's report on its corporate responsibilities.

It was also revealed to be the UK's largest retailer of higher welfare Freedom Food endorsed by the RSPCA.

Sainsbury's customer director, Gwyn Burr, said: "We are proud to be recognised as Britain's biggest retailer of Freedom Food meat, fish and poultry.

"Our leadership in animal welfare comes despite the tough economic conditions, with customers continuing to seek out value without compromising on what they believe in."

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