ODP launches greener shipping solution

BOCA RATON, Fla. Office Depot announced that it has launched a green shipping solution to help its business customers earn rewards and product discounts for reducing the carbon footprint associated with their office supply orders. The greener shipping program is the first offering under a partnership between Office Depot and EarthEra, a program created by NextEra Energy Resources, North America’s largest producer of wind and solar power, Office Depot reported.

“Greener Shipping provides businesses with a very direct way to reap the benefits of reducing carbon emissions by participating in the EarthEra program that is helping to build a clean energy future.”

“The goal of greener shipping is to provide our customers with meaningful incentives that reward them for making small changes in their purchasing patterns, resulting in reduced carbon emissions associated with daily shipping of products to these customers,” said Bill Maher, VP private sector and global accounts for the business solutions division of Office Depot. “We believe this is a groundbreaking solution for the office products industry, one that can yield significant cost savings and environmental improvements.”

To participate in the greener shipping program, eligible customers agree to meet certain targets that eliminate small orders, increase average order size or reduce delivery schedule. According to Office Depot customers who participate can receive rebates on green office products and free consultation on ways to become more energy-efficient.