Sustainable eCommerce deliveries: how to reduce environmental impact with more efficient logistics
The growth of eCommerce has boosted the volume of deliveries, returns and goods movements in cities and metropolitan areas. This has also increased pressure on the environment: more vans on the road, more kilometres driven and a greater impact on CO₂ emissions.
In this context, the sustainable deliveries are no longer an option, but a necessity. Logistics sustainability does not only depend on the type of vehicle used, but on the entire operational flowThe following services are available: route planning, pick-up points, efficient returns, traceability technology and incident reduction.
At CeleritasAlthough we do not have our own fleet, we make a decisive contribution to more sustainable logistics thanks to our network of collection pointsThe digitalisation of processes and an optimised operation that reduces unnecessary journeys and associated emissions.
What is sustainable logistics?
The sustainable logistics Green logistics is the set of strategies aimed at reducing the environmental impact of transporting, storing and distributing products. This is not just about using electric vehicles; it is about reduce the number of kilometres travelledThe company's logistics solutions are designed to optimise routes, eliminate retries, minimise packaging and increase the efficiency of the logistical flow.
Implementing a sustainable delivery model means:
- Emitting less CO₂
- Generate less waste.
- Avoid unnecessary movements.
- Improve the end-customer experience.
Why is it important to implement sustainable delivery strategies in eCommerce?
Reducing environmental impact
Fewer routes, fewer retries and more efficient deliveries reduce the carbon footprint.
Lower operating costs
Optimising routes, reducing failures and avoiding unnecessary delivery retries generates significant savings in the medium term.
Compliance and adaptation to Low Emission Zones (LEZs)
Cities are tightening access restrictions in urban areas, especially in the cities of the Low Emission ZonesClean and efficient models are therefore indispensable.
Better brand image
Consumers value brands that are committed to responsible consumption patterns.
Key strategies for sustainable delivery in eCommerce
1. Greener transport and collaboration with efficient fleets
Although Celeritas does not operate its own fleet, we collaborate with partners who use:
- Electric or hybrid vehicles.
- Low-emission urban delivery methods.
- Optimisation systems that reduce unnecessary kilometres.
Our role is to optimising volumesThe aim is to reduce reattempts and improve planning so that partner fleets work more efficiently.
2. Route optimisation and trip reduction
One of the keys to green logistics is to avoid duplicate journeys.
This is achieved by:
- Intelligent planning software.
- Grouping of orders by zones.
- Allocation of shorter and more efficient routes.
- Dynamic management based on real incidents.
Thanks to our technological integrations and real-time traceability, we reduce errors that would require re-routing.
3. Deliveries to collection points: the most sustainable option
Delivery to collection points is today, the most efficient and sustainable alternative for the last mile.
Why is it so important?
- The delivery person performs dozens of one-stop deliveries.
- Failed attempts are avoided (large emission generator).
- It reduces urban logistics traffic.
- Adapts to restrictions such as Low Emission Zones.
At Celeritasour wide-ranging Punto Celeritas network allows thousands of users to pick up and return their orders within 3 km of their home, reducing travel and friction.
It also speeds up returns thanks to a reverse logistics more efficient and with less environmental impact.
4. Sustainable reverse logistics
Returns are one of the most polluting aspects of logistics.
A model of efficient reverse logistics allows:
- Reduce the number of journeys.
- Group returns at collection points.
- Optimise the return to eCommerce.
- Prevent incidents from generating more routes than necessary.
5. Digitisation and traceability to reduce incidents
Sustainability also depends on avoiding mistakes that force new displacements.
Digitisation makes it possible:
- Full traceability in real time.
- Proactive alerts that avoid duplicate routes.
- More precise processes that reduce incidents and, therefore, unnecessary travel.
- Agile communication between eCommerce, customer and operator.
6. Sustainable packaging and waste reduction
It's not just about routes: packaging matters too.
eCommerce can contribute by:
- Recyclable or biodegradable materials.
- Tighter packaging to reduce volume.
- Reusable or low environmental footprint solutions.
The less volume a parcel occupies, the more parcels fit on each route → fewer trips.
Benefits of implementing sustainable deliveries in eCommerce
Cost reduction
Fewer kilometres and fewer incidents generate significant logistical savings.
Improving brand reputation
The user associates sustainability with modernity and responsibility.
Regulatory compliance
Especially in cities with access restrictions or EPZs.
Social and environmental benefits
Less pollution, less noise and less urban saturation.
How does Celeritas contribute to sustainable logistics?
Although we do not operate our own fleet, we are instrumental in reducing the logistical impact:
Network of collection points
- Direct reduction of emissions by avoiding individual deliveries.
- Increased return efficiency thanks to package-free models and high availability points.
Technology to avoid unnecessary travel
- Real-time traceability.
- Partner and eCommerce integrations.
- Data-driven incident reduction.
Optimised operations
- Grouping of orders.
- More efficient routes for partner fleets.
- Reverse logistics processes designed to minimise environmental impact.
Consult our logistics services and solutions for transport.
Tips on how to reduce the environmental impact of your eCommerce logistics
- Prioritise collection points at checkout.
- Reduce unnecessary packaging.
- Analyse and reduce failed deliveries.
- Implement optimised reverse logistics.
- Integrate traceability and real-time notifications.
- Collaborate with operators and partners with a commitment to sustainability.
Conclusion
Logistics sustainability depends not only on the vehicle, but also on how each delivery and return is planned, executed and optimised.
At Celeritaswe help eCommerce to reduce their environmental footprint by:
- A highly efficient network of collection points.
- Cleaner returns solutions such as label-Free and Package-Free.
- Technology of traceability in real time.
- Optimised reverse logistics processes.
- Operation designed to reduce kilometres, incidents and emissions.
Sustainable delivery is the present and future of eCommerce. We help make it possible.
Frequently asked questions on sustainable deliveries
What is sustainable delivery?
It is a logistics model that minimises environmental impact through optimised routes, reduced emissions and efficient processes.
What is the most sustainable delivery option?
Delivery in collection pointswhich brings together dozens of orders at the same stop.
How can eCommerce reduce its logistical impact?
Optimising routes, reducing packaging, digitising processes and prioritising collection points.
How does Celeritas contribute to green logistics?
Through our network of collection points, advanced traceability, efficient reverse logistics and processes designed to reduce travel and emissions.