3 reasons why you should adopt  sustainable delivery solutions today!

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In the aftermath of the pandemic, the retail sector has undergone a number of changes. One of its main outcomes surely has to be the increasing shift to e-commerce. Although we love ecommerce, we cannot ignore the negative effects it has on our planet. Accenture foresees a 32% jump in carbon emissions from urban delivery by 2030. Luckily we see that an increasing number of retailers and merchants are looking for ways to take their responsibility by implementing more sustainable delivery options in their supply chains, such as bike or EV delivery reducing carbon emissions.

The integration of environmentally friendly solutions in the delivery process is not only beneficial for the planet, but it also has other benefits for retailers. Here are three reasons why:

Because your customers are looking for sustainable options:

• According to a survey carried out by Sifted, 91% of consumers wish to have the option to ship sustainably at checkout, even if this means paying an extra 10% or more for shipping costs.
• Awareness regarding the environment is spreading: 71% of EU consumers is considering the environment when making an online orders (Descartes)
• 43% of consumers are more likely to choose retailers that offer sustainable delivery options (Accenture)

Because you need to keep up with the competition:

• Amazon, has ordered 100.000 electric vans from electric vehicle maker Rivian and is investing almost $1 billion in Europe alone to reach its ambition of becoming climate neutral by 2040.
• In the Netherlands, ecommerce platform Bol.com acquired a bike courier to power its aims to a climate neutral operation by 2025.
• Companies that comply with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors outperform the market within three to ten years (Deutsche Bank).

Conclusion: Sustainable delivery is appealing to both the consumer and the supplier.

With the ever-growing attention the public has towards the climate, it is now more relevant than ever to choose for sustainable delivery solutions. Our planet`s wellbeing reflects on our own. With sustainable shipping we do not need to sacrifice some of the comforts we currently are used to in order to cut down our carbon footprint.

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