How To Align Your Shopify Store with the Planet

Shopify is a great place to run a store. From the easy to use themes to cool apps, there are almost limitless customization options. So how can you make your store stand out from your competitors? Try going green! Here at The Carbon Offset Company, we’ve created a free one-click app that can reduce your brand’s carbon footprint.

How will this help your business? Because customers want it. 88% of customers want companies to help them make a positive impact on the world (Forbes). On top of that, Barron’s says 70% of consumers believe it’s important that a brand is eco-friendly. The Carbon Offset Company App can help you capitalize on the trend and help the planet simultaneously. Talk about a win win.

What Does The Carbon Offset App Do?

In short, our app gives customers an easy way to offset carbon created by the products they plan to purchase. During the shopping experience, they’ll have the option to plant a tree for just $1.00. The transaction will flow through your store’s checkout but is a completely hands-off experience for you. We’ll handle the payment and get the trees planted on behalf of your brand. On top of the environmental benefits, your store is likely to see an increase in brand loyalty from this generation of eco-conscious shoppers. Interested in learning more about how a tree planting program can help your business’s bottom line? Click here to check out the full ecommerce business case for sustainability. To further build your brand, the app shows customers the overall impact you’ve had. Shoppers will see the total trees planted and carbon offset by your brand. In addition, you’ll get a custom dashboard with even more statistics on your climate impact. These make for great social media assets to further brand your company as eco-friendly. Here is an example of how the app looks during checkout.

After the purchase is completed, we’ll take it from there. The trees your store generates will be planted in one of our many tree planting projects across the globe. So far we’ve been able to plant over 850,000 trees while improving the communities we plant in. Want to learn more? Check out all our projects, and the impact we’ve had so far. Best of all, this program doesn’t cost your business anything. Planting a tree is purely optional for customers, and they cover the entire cost. Your profit margin will remain whole, and the planet will benefit. Sounds pretty awesome, right?

How Can I Add The Carbon Offset App To My Store?

Installing this app couldn’t be easier, you’ll be up and running in just a few minutes. Just head over to the Shopify App Store. Once it’s installed, you can customize the widget to match your store colors for a more cohesive feel. You’ll also choose where the widget is displayed. By default, it will always show on the checkout page, but can also be added to other pages of your site to expand awareness.

What are you waiting for? Let’s get started! Download The Carbon Offset Company Shopify app today and start your tree planting program.

Have questions about the app or The Carbon Offset Company? We’d love to chat and understand how we can help support your business. Contact us today for a consultation with our project experts.

What Else Does The Carbon Offset Company Do?

At The Carbon Offset Company, our mission is to enable everyone to join the climate battle. We offer solutions for both individuals and businesses to make an impact. On top of using the Shopify app, brands can choose to plant additional trees or purchase carbon/plastic credits. All of these are great ways for your brand to become eco-friendly and grow brand loyalty in the process. Customers are asking for eco-friendly brands, and we’re here to help you make the transition. Looking to offset your personal carbon footprint? We also have individual & family plans that will put your carbon free life into autopilot. You’ll pay a low fee, and we’ll plant enough trees to allow you to live carbon neutral. Learn about our individual carbon offset plans here.