Sustainability in e-commerce - statistics & facts
With online retail sales constantly increasing, the sustainability of the e-commerce industry is becoming more relevant. The undeniable ease of having products delivered has an environmental impact: in the biggest urban areas worldwide, carbon emissions due to e-commerce logistics are forecast to hit around 25 million CO2 metric tons by 2030. E-commerce retailers will be expected to simultaneously ensure a greener supply chain and satisfy more demanding consumers wanting fast and low-cost delivery.
