When you shop online, sustainability expectations don’t stop at checkout; it extends all the way to your doorstep. In the U.S., eco-conscious consumers are increasingly holding brands accountable for their delivery practices.
Consumers Demand Green Delivery
A recent report by MIT’s Sustainable Supply Chain Lab highlights that fast, frequent deliveries are raising vehicle emissions and congestion in cities even in the U.S. MIT. According to a Gitnux study published in April 2025, 73% of online shoppers consider sustainability when making a purchase, and 70% say they’re more likely to buy from brands with green logistics practices (Gitnux).
What Sustainable Delivery Looks Like in the U.S.
Carbon‑Neutral Carriers & Route Optimization
AI-driven logistics platforms (like Veho and Dispatch) are optimizing delivery routes in real-time, cutting fuel use and emissions. UPS, FedEx, and the U.S. Postal Service are actively deploying EVs in their fleets although nationally, EV rollout is facing challenges due to battery shortages and supply constraints.
Electric Vehicles (EVs) for Last-Mile Delivery
The USPS is rolling out 66,000 EVs by 2030 to reduce GHG emissions 40% and save $5 billion (AP News). Amazon has deployed over 15,000 Rivian electric delivery vans (“EDVs”) in U.S. neighborhoods, aiming for 100,000 by 2030 Wikipedia. Analysts project EVs in last-mile delivery growing at ~16% CAGR through 2028, showing long-term commitment Business Insider.
Alternative Delivery Models
Companies like Starship Technologies use compact delivery robots in select U.S. cities. One pilot reduced 280,000 car trips cutting 137 tons of CO₂ (Wikipedia). Drone delivery trials by Amazon, Google, Walmart, and 7‑Eleven in the U.S. show 54% lower carbon emissions per package compared to trucks (Wikipedia).
UNUMSHOP’s Shipping is Always Carbon Neutral
At UNUMSHOP, we work to lead by example and partnering with carriers who offset emissions through electric vehicles and intelligent route optimization is an important piece of our ability to offer carbon-neutral shipping.
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