Centra Dunfanaghy invests €137,000 in a Greener Future

Centra Dunfanaghy has made significant sustainability upgrades in its store, by investing €137,000 in sustainable initiatives over the last year.

As part of the store’s commitment to sustainability, Centra Dunfanaghy has invested significantly to incorporate several sustainability upgrades, enhancing energy efficiencies on site. These upgrades include the installation of LED lighting, upgraded fridges and cold rooms, and an Eco Heat Pump, which heats the store’s water supply.

Additionally, the store has upgraded its solar panel system from 40 panels to 100 panels, further reducing its reliance on non-renewable energy sources. Centra Dunfanaghy has also made significant efforts to reduce food waste by introducing a reduced-to-clear section every day.

Centra Dunfanaghy is an active member of the community, supporting local clubs and charities including St Michaels GAA Club, Dunfanaghy Youths Soccer Club, Sheephaven Cliff & Sea Rescue, Creeslough Community Childcare as well as the local schools in the area.

In addition to the investment made by the store, Centra Dunfanaghy received a grant from the Musgrave Sustainability Fund. The €25 million fund, created by Musgrave Group, of which Centra is a part, is aimed at empowering retailers to achieve net zero carbon by 2040. Supported by the fund to date, over 245 Centra stores have availed of the fund which has achieved a reduction of 2,017 tonnes of carbon, which is the equivalent of planting 366,800 trees or powering 1,000 homes per year

In the Republic of Ireland, the Musgrave Sustainability Fund has committed €2O million to sustainability initiatives across its stores. This investment underpins Centra’s commitment to achieve net zero carbon by 2040. Stores across Ireland have implemented select sustainability initiatives based on each store’s needs and set-up, including upgrading freezers and refrigeration units, LED lighting retrofit, solar panels, and electronic shelf edge labels (eSEL). 

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Shaun Boyce, Store Owner of Centra Dunfanaghy said: “At Centra Dunfanaghy, we recognise the vital role we all play as a business, and as a community in combating climate change. As part of a significant investment in our store, we are actively reducing our environmental footprint by expanding the number of solar panel installations from 40 to 100, upgrading our fridges and cold rooms, alongside the installation of energy-efficient LED lighting and an Eco- Heat Pump. Our commitment to sustainability will continue to evolve, ensuring ongoing improvements across the store. I would like to thank all our staff at Centra Dunfanaghy for all of their support in ensuring we operate an efficient and sustainable store.”

Luke Hanlon, Managing Director of Centra said: “Our stores are at the heart of communities around Ireland, and we are proud that our network of Centra retailers has shown real passion and enthusiasm to continue to lead by example and implement sustainability measures. We are seeing constant efficiencies and improvements being made across our retail network. Consumers want us to do more, and we are focused on doing this and working with our retail partners to make every community a sustainable community. We want to make a real-lasting legacy for generations to come.”