At eBay, we think about sustainability a bit differently.
From promoting the use and re-use of things that already exist to harnessing the efficiencies of the internet to reduce waste, our businesses start from a greener place. We're committed to building on this foundation to accelerate more sustainable, more vibrant commerce. After all, we sit in a unique place to see and shape the future of retail. Our opportunity is to think about the role sustainability plays in that future — and how we can advance it through engaging people, building a greener company, embedding sustainability into commerce, and shaping the industry.
Read moreAt eBay, we think about sustainability a bit differently.
Engaging People
It all started with a handful of passionate employees who formed the first eBay Green Team in 2007 – an effort that has grown to 2400 employees in 24 countries. Thanks to their commitment, our award-winning Green Team has implemented small ideas and big actions that help eBay operate more sustainably – from solar panels to community gardens. Their vision sparked a bigger idea. Why not harness the entire eBay community of buyers and sellers? In 2009, we opened up the Green Team to all eBay users, and now have more than300,000 members committed to buying, selling and thinking greener every day. Their small actions are really adding up to making a big difference. Read more here.
Building a Greener Company
eBay Inc.’s businesses start from a greener place, but we don’t stop there. We are committed to running our business in ways that have less impact on the planet. This isn’t easy, and we’re still learning how to grow our business and reduce our footprint at the same time. But at eBay Inc, it’s not just about doing the right thing – it’s also about extending our focus on technology-led innovation into everything we do. From testing next generation renewable energy projects to re-thinking how data centers are built and managed, we’re driving efficiency and sustainability across every facet of our business operations. Read more here.
Embedding Sustainability into Commerce
eBay Inc.’s business strategy is focused on shaping the future of retail – one in which connected consumers access what they want, when they want it, wherever they are, and divisions between online and offline commerce no longer exist. We recognize that with change comes a unique opportunity to embed sustainability principles into this new commerce landscape. And webelieve that in doing so, we can drive more innovation and build stronger relationships with our customers. From helping people make smarter buying decisions, to encouraging our selling community to run more efficient, lesswasteful businesses, we’re testing out new ways of thinking and talking about sustainability within commerce experiences. Read more here.
Shaping the Industry
At eBay, commerce leadership includes actively helping to shape the future of the industries in which we participate. We recognize that our voice, together with those of our hundreds of millions of users, can be an effective advocate for ensuring thoughtful, effective public policy and lasting change. That’s why we are active at every level – global, national, state, and local – on key issues, such as clean energy, international development, and responsible business. We also strive to work directly with peer companies to develop and share best practices. And on a continuing basis, we engage with stakeholders to provide real time information on our efforts and progress. Read more here.