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Sustainability in E-commerce: How personalization can drive greener shopping habits

Written by Laura Bjerre Schwalbe | Mar 14, 2025 12:50:32 PM

Sustainability and e-commerce.  

To many, they’re considered close to mutually exclusive.  

But they don’t have to be. 

Not only are consumers getting more environmentally conscious. Companies are also stepping up their game, making sustainability a key part of their brand values and ESG initiatives. 

More than ever, retailers are expected to help guide customers towards greener habits and reduce over-consumption.  

And here’s the thing: 75% of consumers actually appreciate brands who guide them towards more eco-friendly choices. 

Let’s be clear: There’s no magic fix to completely eliminate the environmental footprint in e-commerce. But it’s possible to make small shifts in how products are promoted and sold to encourage greener shopping habits. 

That’s where personalization can actually make a difference.   

To give you some ideas, here are 3 ways to put the environment on the agenda in e-commerce.