Faced with the challenges of climate change, it is becoming imperative for companies to adopt more sustainable practices. Shopify, a major player in online commerce, is setting an example by investing massively in environmental protection and offsetting carbon emissions linked to deliveries. This article explores how Shopify is harmonizing carbon capture with online sales, integrating cutting-edge technologies and engaging e-retailers in this ecological transition.
Climate change: Shopify’s commitment
To combat climate change, Shopify is committed to investing a minimum of $5 million annually in environmental protection through the Shopify Sustainability Fund. This fund finances innovative projects aimed at capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO₂) in a secure and permanent manner, thus contributing to a negative carbon footprint. In 2019, Shopify also began sourcing renewable energy for heating, cooling, and power in its buildings.
Offsetting carbon emissions for deliveries
Shopify goes even further by offsetting the carbon emissions of every delivery for the more than 1 million merchants using its platform, wherever they are located. This means that every package shipped through a Shopify merchant contributes to the fight against global warming by neutralizing its carbon footprint.
Direct capture of carbon dioxide
One of the technologies put forward by Shopify is direct capture of carbon dioxide. This process consists of directly extracting CO₂ from the atmosphere before storing it securely and permanently. Think about processing plants which, thanks to this technology, can significantly reduce our collective carbon footprint.
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Capturing carbon and valorizing it, an innovation for the future
The technologies of CO₂ capture and storage (CCS, for Carbon Capture and Storage) include innovations without product recovery, which means that they capture CO₂ to store it directly, without transforming it into consumer goods. This makes it possible to secure greenhouse gases in a sustainable manner, making these technologies particularly relevant and effective in reducing global emissions.
Discover Planet by Shopify: Revolutionizing Commerce
Shopify recently launched a service called Planet, which provides online merchants with the tools and resources needed to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt more responsible business practices. This service includes options to offset carbon emissions, choose more sustainable suppliers and implement eco-responsible working practices.
Investments in specialized start-ups
Aware that the fight against climate change requires varied approaches, Shopify also finances start-ups specializing in carbon sequestration, in partnership with other e-commerce companies such as Stripe. These massive investments encourage innovation and provide practical solutions to substantially reduce CO₂ levels in the atmosphere.
By adopting a business model combining commercial performance And environmental responsibility, Shopify shows that it is possible to succeed in e-commerce while actively contributing to the protection of our planet.
