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总部设在印度, the Flipkart Group is one of India’s leading digital commerce entities and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale和Cleartrip. It is a broad-reaching e-commerce platform that offers products ranging from furniture and groceries to electronics, 服装及其他. 作为一家大型零售商, Flipkart recognizes the alarming issue of growing landfills in India and acknowledges the role businesses play in mitigating environmental impact.
记住这一点, Flipkart has invested enthusiastically in its sustainability strategy, 包括零浪费倡议.
Flipkart公司的角度来看
2023年，我们实现了这一目标 bc菠菜论坛 Gold certification for zero waste at four of our distribution and warehousing facilities in Farrukhnagar, Uluberia, 马鲁尔和文艺复兴. Last year, we diverted nearly 3,000 tonnes of nonhazardous solid waste away from India’s landfills. We view the bc菠菜论坛 Gold certification as a significant milestone that solidifies our position as a leader in eco-conscious commerce.
At the heart of this achievement is our dedication to fostering a circular economy within our company, 强调负责任的消费, 物料再利用及回收, and steering away from environmentally harmful practices such as incineration and landfill usage.
实现bc菠菜论坛bc菠菜导航的关键策略
Across our four bc菠菜论坛-certified warehouses, we instituted several important strategies.
提高意识
We established a robust framework of sustainable waste management practices, 包括本地化标识, on-site waste storage and dedicated staff assigned specifically for meticulous waste sorting. These initiatives were complemented by in-house data reporting, including using recommended templates to ensure precise tracking and monitoring of waste management metrics.
废物分类、收集和报告
We achieved a pivotal shift in waste collection efficiency by transitioning from a single-bin waste disposal system to a more nuanced approach. Implementing regular vendor due diligence upheld waste management standards. This was coupled with a stringent data receipt system from vendors in accordance with established templates, 有助于准确的报告.
员工意识和行动
员工教育发挥了关键作用, with comprehensive training programs fostering a culture of waste reduction and responsible disposal. 通过清洁校园运动, 在我们的仓库发起, we are not only raising awareness about sustainable practices, but also instilling a sense of responsibility among our workforce. This employee-centric approach contributes to a cultural shift toward sustainability, 与我们的大愿景保持一致.
另外, the establishment of zero-waste relationships with vendors created a collaborative approach toward sustainability, 进一步加强这些倡议的影响.
向纸包装的转变
The circular economy principles embodied in the Clean Campus movement emphasize responsible consumption, 材料的再利用和回收, aligning with our commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly business model. We transitioned to 100% paper-based packaging in 2021 to work toward those goals. This has significantly reduced our plastic packaging reliance and subsequent landfill footprint.
By shifting to a circular mindset across our warehouses, we also aim to use the paper scrap packaging materials generated within our own premises as raw material for fresh production. This innovative approach not only minimizes the use of natural resources but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
我们已经将这种方法扩展到13个站点, translating to approximately 50% of our total paper scrap generation. This reflects our comprehensive effort to create a closed-loop system, where materials are recycled and reintegrated into the production cycle, 减少浪费，提高资源效率.
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追求零
We are committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions in our own operations and the value chain. By increasing energy efficiency and sourcing our energy needs from renewable sources, 我们的目标是在未来几年减少100%的排放量. We have already eliminated single-use plastic packaging from our supply chain and are part of the RE100 initiative, which means we are committed to meeting 100% of our electricity needs from renewable sources. We are also the first Indian e-commerce company to join the Climate Group's global electric mobility initiative, EV100, committing to a phased integration of EVs into our entire fleet.
迈向可持续发展的进一步措施
一年前, we launched the "Flipkart Green" virtual store on the Flipkart app, offering a one-stop destination for customers to discover and shop for environmentally conscious products. 该店包括48个品牌和60多个品牌,000 sustainable products to encourage conscious consumer choices.
We are also focused on collaborating with sellers, customers and partners. Our efforts align with India's goal of reaching net zero emissions. Our future aspirations regarding the net zero initiative include extending our efforts to additional warehouses and collaborating with stakeholders throughout our value chain. With a focus on resource efficiency and adopting sustainable practices, the Flipkart Group is leading the way toward a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Learn more about the Flipkart's commitment to sustainability