Our Climate Commitment
We clean up after ourselves
Ecommerce deliveries have a carbon footprint. That's why we support cutting-edge companies that remove carbon from the air.
Together, participating businesses have…
- Removed thousands of tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere
- Provided carbon-neutral shipping on more than ten million orders
Here's how it works: For every order we receive, a formula is used to calculate the estimated shipping emissions. Based on those estimates, a portion of our revenue goes to carbon removal companies that have been vetted by scientists from Carbon Direct. Those companies use that money to remove however much carbon our shipments created. Any extra funds go toward the further development of carbon removal technologies.
Let's meet a few of the companies removing our shipping emissions.
Grassroots Carbon
Grassroots Carbon empowers ranchers to adopt sustainable land management practices, enhancing soil health and ecological balance. These efforts capture and store significant amounts of carbon in the soil, contributing to a healthier planet.
Climeworks
Specializing in cutting-edge technology, Climeworks is a global leader in carbon removal solutions, pioneering efforts to combat climate change. Their revolutionary Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology extracts carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, offering a scalable and permanent solution to reduce greenhouse gas levels.
Climeworks operates state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Orca plant in Iceland, which is the world's largest DAC and storage facility. By combining DAC with underground storage, they ensure that captured CO₂ is securely and permanently removed from the environment.
In addition to their advanced technology, Climeworks provides tailored carbon removal services for businesses and individuals, helping them achieve net-zero goals. Their transparent, science-based approach has earned the trust of top companies and climate-conscious individuals worldwide.
With over a decade of expertise, Climeworks continues to set the standard for high-quality carbon removal, driving meaningful progress toward a sustainable future.
Heirloom
Heirloom is one of the innovative companies supported by Shopify's Planet initiative, which focuses on carbon removal and sustainability. Heirloom specializes in enhanced mineralization technology, a process that accelerates the natural ability of minerals to capture and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By leveraging this method, Heirloom provides a scalable and permanent solution for reducing greenhouse gas levels.
This partnership with Shopify Planet aligns with their mission to fund and promote cutting-edge climate technologies that actively remove carbon from the atmosphere. Heirloom's work represents a significant step toward combating climate change and achieving long-term environmental sustainability.
Remora
Remora captures at least 80% of semi-truck carbon emissions directly from the tailpipe using their mobile technology. The captured emissions are then sold to partners for secure, long-term storage, contributing to meaningful carbon reduction efforts. By supporting Remora, we’re taking significant steps toward a more sustainable future.
Mast Reforestation
Mast Reforestation combines proven forestry practices with new technology to regrow healthy, resilient, climate-adapted forests lost to wildfires. Mast's services include seed collection, seedling cultivation, reforestation services, and financing supported by high-quality carbon removal credits.
Thanks to...
Shopify Planet™
These are the numbers that indicate the overall impact:
Shopify Planet is an initiative designed to make shipping carbon-neutral while actively supporting groundbreaking climate solutions.
With
over 52 million
shipments neutralized,
38,460 tonnes
of carbon emissions removed, and an astounding
74 billion kilometers
of shipping distance managed, Shopify is leading the charge toward sustainability.
Through the Decade Plan, farmers help capture carbon in soil, while the Millennium Plan utilizes minerals to extract CO2 from the air. Shopify ensures every order's carbon footprint is calculated, offset, and effectively managed through carbon removal credits.
This innovative approach empowers eco-conscious businesses and consumers to contribute to a greener future, making every purchase a step toward lasting environmental impact.
