As advanced in previous articles, Amazon has introduced two
new programs that will make e-commerce
more sustainable. Why this step? How did it decide to implement these?
Approximately two months ago, it was reported that every
year, the firm destroys millions of unsold stock items at one of its UK
warehouses. These products include Smart TVs, laptops, drones and hairdryers.
Obviously, backlash from lawmakers and environmental campaigners such as
Greenpeace followed and Amazon was accused of working within a business
model based on greed and speed.
In response, the firm introduced these new strategies and it
advanced that it is working towards a goal of zero product waste. It says that
currently, no items are being sent to landfills in the UK. The e-commerce giant also points that it
has already received positive feedback on these two programs from sellers in
the US and Europe. For instance, SoundPEATS Audio, based in the US said,
“We think these programs are helpful for businesses selling on Amazon. Some
sellers, including our business, don't have the third-party warehouse to easily
accept returned inventory or hold on to overstock inventory”.
These two FBA programs are not the only ones introduced by
the firm. It has a series of sustainability initiatives such as The Climate
Pledge, which aims to reach net-zero carbon by 2040, and its Climate
Pledge Friendly badge. This allows shoppers to easily access certified
sustainable products.
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Amazon has other environmentally friendly initiatives
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