Greener solutions are required by the shift toward more sustainable shopping and the growing GHG emissions emitted by the e-commerce sector.
E-commerce businesses benefit in various ways, including improving their corporate reputation, preparing for climate action regulations, remaining competitive in the industry, and being more appealing to customers and employees.
Are you interested in learning more about e-commerce's carbon footprint and how to reduce your own?
We'll go over some of the most important steps you can take to become carbon neutral.
The reason is simple: e-commerce businesses rely on a complex logistics and delivery network, which is reflected in the business's carbon footprint.
Furthermore, e-commerce uses up to 10 times more packaging than brick-and-mortar stores.
While many e-commerce companies attempt to use more environmentally friendly packaging, single-use materials such as plastic are still commonly used.
How can we make e-commerce more environmentally friendly?
Using the following methods is a great place to start.
Knowing where you stand will help you identify and implement high-impact actions to reduce your emissions gradually.
Effective methods for reducing the impact of e-commerce shipping are already available and will continue to develop.
E-commerce companies can also avoid using non-disposable materials like single-use plastic in their packaging and shipping instead of opting for recycled paper and other materials.
E-commerce sustainability extends beyond shipping and packaging.
Such changes in behaviour will not only reduce emissions but also lower your energy bills, making it a win-win situation.
You can contribute to high-impact climate projects that help to avoid or reduce emissions by, for example, protecting rainforests or assisting in the global scaling of renewable energy.
To develop a comprehensive climate strategy for your e-commerce business, you must consider all aspects of the product life cycle, including design, packaging, logistics, and end-of-life management.