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Today we announce that we've raised $14.5 million in Series A funding! This new round of funding will enable us to continue innovating and launching new advancements and features in order to continue helping merchants operate more sustainably, and talk about it more transparently with consumers. We'd like to thank our investors Fifth Wall, Base10 Partners, SVB, Ryder, Capital One Ventures, and more! We're excited for this next stage in our growth, and to continue servicing the ecommerce industry as a whole. 💚🌎🚀 https://lnkd.in/daJhXnHa

Return-on-investment (ROI) and customer retention are top metrics for decision-makers in ecommerce. Shipping protection can boost both of those metrics at little cost. BUT HOW? ⬇️ 1️⃣ Well, shipping protection tends to boost customer trust and loyalty. Customers who know their purchases are safe feel more confident buying from you, leading to increased repeat business. 2️⃣ It reduces the workload for your customer service team. With a third-party provider handling claims for lost, damaged, or stolen packages, your team can focus on more critical tasks. 3️⃣ It can help increase sales and conversion rates. Customers are more likely to complete their purchases when they know their orders are protected. 4️⃣ Offering shipping protection also enhances your brand reputation. It shows you care about your customers’ experience, setting you apart from competitors. 5️⃣ Cost efficiency is another significant benefit. The cost of shipping protection is typically passed on to the customer, so it doesn’t impact your bottom line. 6️⃣ It streamlines operations by simplifying the claims process, reducing the complexity and workload associated with shipping issues. We break it down further here at the link in the comments ⬇ #shippingprotection #customerretention #ROI #ecommerce

Here's a quick snippet on some of the recent climate policies affecting brands doing business in North America and the EU 👇 You can read more in our full guide here: https://lnkd.in/gv2uDPtP #climatepolicy #ecommerce #sustainability

Over half of all 10,000 shoppers' we surveyed felt carbon emissions to be the most imminent threat to the environment 📊 Download the full 2024 report here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Fb67F0 #carbonemissions #consumerbehavior #shopperdata #sustainability

Change starts with education 👏 The UK Green Claims Code aims to educate brands on how to avoid greenwashing in their marketing and advertising. You can read more details in the comments ⬇

Governments worldwide are enacting laws to ensure businesses manage their environmental impact responsibly. 🔵 SB 253 Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act 🔵 SB 261 The Climate-Related Financial Risk Act 🔵 AB 1305 🔵 EU Directives 2005/29/EC and 2011/83/EU Amendments 🔵 The SEC Climate Disclosure Rule These laws integrate environmental concerns into business strategies, presenting online sellers with compliance challenges and opportunities for sustainability leadership. Which is why we created this guide, to breaks down each law, its implications for ecommerce, and offers perspectives from both supporters and critics 📘 https://hubs.ly/Q02DJszm0

Did you know that by switching something as simple as a toilet roll, brands and individuals are helping fight climate change? Serious is a sustainable household supplies company that lets shoppers fight climate change from the toilet seat 🚽 In addition to making 100% recycled toilet paper, Serious continues to invest in climate projects through tree planting and reforestation, investing in renewable infrastructure in the UK, avoiding using fossil fuels in their manufacturing process, and putting additional resources into projects like kelp farms. We're proud to play a small role by partnering to power their climate impact contribution at checkout 💚 Learn more about their impact and projects ⬇️ https://hubs.ly/Q02DjHMS0

Suppliers are an extension of your company and if your suppliers aren’t sustainable, then your company isn’t either. And, a large portion of any company’s environmental and social impact comes from its suppliers. Supply chain sustainability is essential to remaining compliant with many green business certifications or ESG certifications, improving brand reputation, and avoiding risks. For example, between June 2022 and April 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized almost $1 billion in goods produced from forced labor. Many of the companies whose products were held were unaware that their products were tainted. Even so, under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, these companies faced fines for importing such goods, in addition to suffering financial losses due to the confiscation of their merchandise. This is just one example of how important it is that companies rigorously vet their supply chains for environmental and social responsibility. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act isn’t the only law that places the burden of responsibility on companies when it comes to their supply chains. The EU’s proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD) requires companies that operate in the EU to create a sustainable supply chain or face fines. Compliance is just one of many reasons to invest in a sustainable supply chain. The majority of any company’s environmental footprint comes from its suppliers, so if your ecommerce business has net zero goals, it must have strategies in place for its suppliers, too. Additionally, customers demand that the companies they support pay attention to where their products and materials come from. Responsible supply chain management is both the right thing to do and a prudent business decision. 💚 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02BP0kl0

We surveyed over 10,000 online shoppers', globally. Here's what they had to say 👇 Download the full "2024 State of Sustainability in Ecommerce Report" below 🌏💻 https://hubs.ly/Q02BNZFq0

We're grateful for partnerships built on shared values 💚 Thank you NATION LTD, Hawke Media, and Tapcart for joining us in keeping our community clean 🌎