Are you leaving money on the table by ignoring your retail business’s environmental impact?

May 10, 2024 | Blog, RETAIL

Are you leaving money on the table by ignoring your retail business’s environmental impact? A groundbreaking white paper from EMSOL reveals that proactively tackling pollution isn’t just good for public health – it can be a major competitive advantage.

Key insights include:

  • 64.7% of consumers say cleaner air would greatly influence their choice of delivery providers
  • 75% would advocate for a more environmentally-friendly delivery service
  • 89.3% would pay more for demonstrably greener deliveries

Contrary to conventional wisdom, sustainability and profitability needn’t be at odds. Proactive retailers are discovering that prioritising emissions reductions, especially in the supply chain, unlocks powerful business benefits:

  1. Attracting eco-conscious customers and building brand preference
  2. Increasing sales by differentiating from competitors
  3. Strengthening community relations by mitigating local pollution
  4. Achieving sustainability targets and avoiding greenwashing accusations

However, the white paper finds most retailers still lack the tools and data to effectively reduce their pollution footprint. Legacy solutions provide only generalised, retroactive emissions reporting. Without granular, real-time insights into specific polluting activities, retailers struggle to drive meaningful change.

Don’t get left behind as retail sustainability shifts from aspiration to expectation. Download the complimentary white paper now to explore EMSOL’s innovative approach and see how leading retailers are already gaining an edge.

Uncover the untapped value hiding in your environmental impact – fill out the form to access your copy today.

Air Quality is Good Business

 

FAQ: The Business Case for Retailers to Reduce Pollution

Q. How can reducing pollution benefit my retail business?
A. Cutting emissions and improving air quality can deliver significant business advantages for retailers, including attracting eco-conscious customers, increasing sales, strengthening community relations, achieving sustainability targets, and avoiding greenwashing accusations.

Q. What do consumers think about retailers’ environmental impact?
A. 64.7% of consumers say cleaner air would greatly influence their choice of delivery providers, 75% would advocate for environmentally-friendly delivery services, and 89.3% would pay more for demonstrably greener deliveries.

Q. Why do many retailers struggle to reduce their pollution footprint?
A. Most retailers lack the tools and data to effectively identify and address the root causes of their emissions. Legacy solutions provide only generalised, retroactive reporting, making it difficult to drive targeted, meaningful change.

Q. How does EMSOL help retailers cut pollution and unlock business benefits?
A. EMSOL’s award-winning platform combines local air quality sensors, computer vision analytics, and machine learning to pinpoint the specific sources of retail pollution in real-time. This enables retailers to quickly identify issues, mount targeted interventions, engage supply chain partners, and rapidly reduce emissions.

Q. What additional business benefits of improving air quality have emerged in 2024?
A. New research has revealed even more compelling reasons for retailers to prioritise air quality, including increased workforce productivity, healthcare cost savings, enhanced consumer loyalty and brand value, increased property values, and advantages in attracting and retaining talent.

Q. How can I learn more about the business potential of reducing retail pollution?
A. Download our complimentary white paper to explore EMSOL’s innovative approach and see how leading retailers are gaining a competitive edge by proactively managing air quality. Fill out the form to access your copy and discover the latest 2024 insights.

 

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