# REWE Group service and sustainability expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rewe-group-service-and-sustainability-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-20T23:35:14.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

REWE Group has initiated a series of strategic expansions focusing on sustainability and digital service capabilities. The company established long-term environmental targets, including a goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and specific improvements to packaging and meat welfare standards by 2030.

In tandem with these goals, REWE launched a rapid grocery delivery pilot in Cologne through a partnership with Wolt. This service utilizes existing retail locations as fulfillment points to provide delivery within one hour. Following a testing phase, the company has upgraded this delivery service with new passive cooling technology developed with Va-Q-Tec. This system uses vacuum insulation panels and cooling accumulators to maintain temperature-sensitive goods without electricity, allowing for multiple temperature zones in a single delivery. 

Following successful practical tests at the Cologne fulfillment center, REWE Lieferservice has transitioned to the regular use of these specialized boxes for the delivery of chilled and frozen food products. Customers can order groceries via the company website or app, select delivery windows, and utilize cashless payment options such as PayPal, credit cards, or invoices. REWE intends to expand this technology to more locations across Germany by 2027.

## Claims

- Rewe is transitioning its delivery service to a new cooling technology. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The rollout of the new cooling system has begun in Cologne following a testing phase. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The new delivery boxes are provided by partner Va-Q-Tec and utilize vacuum insulation panels. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The passive cooling system is designed to maintain the cold chain even at outdoor temperatures of 35 degrees Celsius. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The new technology allows for different temperature zones in a single delivery, making specialized refrigerated vehicles unnecessary. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The company aims to reduce the use of dry ice by replacing it with cooling packs for meat and chilled goods. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Rewe plans to expand this new cooling technology to additional locations in Germany by 2027. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Rewe Lieferservice implements new cooling technology

Rewe Lieferservice has launched the regular use of vacuum insulation panel (VIP) boxes in its Cologne fulfillment center to improve the delivery of chilled and frozen foods.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rewe-lieferservice-implements-new-cooling-technology

### 2026-10-17: Rewe implements new cooling technology for grocery delivery service

Rewe is introducing new vacuum-insulated cooling boxes for its delivery service, starting in Cologne. The passive technology aims to maintain the cold chain in high heat without specialized refrigerated trucks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rewe-implements-new-cooling-technology-for-grocery-delivery-service

### 2026-09-26: REWE Group advances sustainability goals and launches rapid delivery in Cologne

REWE Group is implementing a net-zero emissions goal for 2050 and has launched a rapid grocery delivery service in Cologne via the Wolt platform.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rewe-group-advances-sustainability-goals-and-launches-rapid-delivery-in-cologne

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