What are consumers' new expectations when it comes to green e-commerce?
Published on: Wednesday 5 July 2023
TL;DR - Key Points of Green E-commerce
- Innovation = Eco-responsibility : Consumers demand commitment and ethics
- Console SecretBox, a pioneer : 1st eco-responsible e-commerce solution for gift boxes
- ISO 14001 certified datacenter : Internationally validated green infrastructure
- Built-in CSR : Supporting businesses towards a virtuous economy
- Societal commitment : Reaffirming environmental values to customers
- Sustainable growth model : Evolution towards a responsible economy
Rémi Ohayon's expertise on responsible e-commerce
Rémi Ohayon, Chief Executive Officer and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, sets out the societal and environmental commitment of the SecretBox solutions and explains how they can help establishments evolve their growth models towards a virtuous economy.
"Innovation must go hand in hand with eco-responsibility, commitment and ethics"
— Rémi Ohayon, CEO and Meilleur Ouvrier de France
Console SecretBox: Pioneer of eco-responsible e-commerce
"It is in this spirit that the SecretBox console has become the first eco-responsible e-commerce solution for selling gift boxes, thanks to an ISO 14001 certified datacenter."
🌱 First Solution
Eco-responsible e-commerce for gift boxes
🏆 ISO 14001
Datacenter certified for environmental management
⚡ Green Innovation
Technology and eco-responsibility combined
New consumer expectations in 2023
Today's consumers are no longer content with simply buying products or services. They look for brands that share their values and make concrete commitments to the environment.
🎯 Consumer expectations 2023:
- Environmental transparency : Concrete proof of ecological commitment
- Official certifications : Recognised labels (ISO 14001, etc.)
- Consistency of values : Alignment between words and actions
- Measurable impact : Quantified reduction of the carbon footprint
- Responsible innovation : Technology at the service of the environment
- Circular economy : Sustainable, virtuous models
Support towards a virtuous economy
"I want our clients to remain leaders by allowing them to reaffirm their societal and environmental commitments to their consumers. We will be at their side to evolve their growth model and feed their CSR with this virtuous economy project."
— Rémi Ohayon
Leadership Maintained
Staying ahead of environmental expectations
Built-in CSR
Feeding the CSR strategy with the virtuous economy
ISO 14001 Datacenter: A concrete commitment
The ISO 14001 certification of the Console SecretBox datacenter is not just a label: it is proof of a measurable environmental commitment, audited according to the most demanding international standards.
🌍 Concrete environmental advantages:
- Hyperconvergence : Fewer requests and machines used
- Eco-built hosting : Environmentally friendly infrastructure
- Energy optimisation : Reduced electricity consumption
- Eco-friendly packaging : Vegetable ink and recycled paper
- Minimised carbon footprint : Reduced environmental impact
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What makes Console SecretBox eco-responsible?
Console SecretBox is the first gift box e-commerce solution with an ISO 14001 certified datacenter, recycled paper packaging with vegetable ink, a hyperconverged infrastructure that reduces energy consumption, and a commission-free model that avoids intermediaries.
What does ISO 14001 certification mean for a datacenter?
ISO 14001 is the international benchmark standard for environmental management systems. It guarantees that the datacenter minimises its environmental impact, manages its resources efficiently, reduces its waste and emissions, and continuously improves on these aspects.
How does Console SecretBox help businesses with their CSR approach?
By choosing Console SecretBox, businesses can communicate on their concrete environmental commitment: use of an ISO 14001 certified solution, eco-responsible packaging, reduced carbon footprint. This strengthens their CSR image with their customers and stakeholders.
Are consumers really sensitive to green e-commerce?
Yes, studies show that in 2023, more than 70% of consumers favour environmentally committed brands. They check certifications, compare ecological impact, and are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly solutions.
What is hyperconvergence and why is it eco-friendly?
Hyperconvergence combines storage, computing and networking on a single infrastructure, reducing the number of servers needed. This lowers electricity consumption, heat production and the space required in datacenters, thereby reducing the carbon footprint.
Does Console SecretBox offer other environmental initiatives?
Yes: packaging printed with vegetable ink on high-quality recycled paper, a partnership with an Imprim Vert labelled printer, optimised logistics to reduce transport, and maximum dematerialisation of processes to limit paper use.
How does Console SecretBox's green commitment impact my sales?
Green consumers are loyal and spend more. By displaying your environmental commitment via Console SecretBox (ISO 14001 certification, eco packaging), you attract these demanding customers and increase your perceived value, justifying premium prices.
What is the difference with other gift box solutions?
Console SecretBox is unique: the first ISO 14001 certified solution, 0% commission (vs 10-15% for competitors), eco-responsible packaging included, and personalised CSR support. Other solutions offer neither this environmental commitment nor this holistic approach.
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Console SecretBox: 1st eco-responsible solution certified ISO 14001
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