How To Grow Customer Loyalty And Trees With Every Order

In today’s increasingly eco-aware marketplace, brands leverage Shopify to intertwine commercial success with environmental sustainability. It’s an unexpected intersection to grow customer loyalty and reforestation. Here’s the brilliant idea: for every order placed, a tree is planted.

This approach isn’t merely a marketing tactic. Rather, it’s a meaningful way to engage consumers in combating climate change while simultaneously fostering brand loyalty. The strategy makes every transaction more meaningful — benefiting not only the business and the customer but also our precious planet. When every purchase becomes a contribution to a greener future, customers feel a deeper, more profound connection to the brand.

In this article, learn why brands intertwine their commercial endeavors, customer loyalty, and environmental stewardship. By setting a fresh benchmark for corporate social responsibility in e-commerce, they are transforming the landscape of online retail.

So, grab a cup of your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and let’s explore the green roots of this progressive business approach.

Build brand loyalty with conscious capitalism

Conscious capitalism is a philosophy of business that advocates for organizations to operate ethically and with a broader purpose beyond simply making a profit.

Shoppers increasingly care about conscious capitalism due to heightened environmental awareness, social responsibility, and a desire for transparency. They’re more inclined to support companies that align with their values, contribute positively to society, and are transparent in their operations. They often associate these businesses with high-quality products.

Moreover, conscious consumption gives them a sense of personal satisfaction and empowerment, knowing that their purchases are making a difference in the world. Today’s consumers are buying not just a product or service, but the values and mission the brand stands for.

Benefits of brand building through conscious capitalism

Remember, sustainability is not just good for the planet; it’s also good business strategy. It resonates with customers, employees, and stakeholders alike, making it a win-win for all.

Enhanced Brand Image: A reforestation program not only promotes environmental sustainability but also significantly enhances a brand’s image. It shows that the company cares about more than just profits and has a commitment to the planet and its future.

Grow Customer Loyalty and Retention: Customers are more likely to stay loyal to brands that share their values. By showing a commitment to environmental sustainability, a brand can attract and retain like-minded customers, enhancing customer loyalty and lifetime value.

Competitive Differentiation: In a crowded marketplace, a commitment to sustainability can help a brand stand out. As more consumers make environmentally-conscious decisions, brands that support these values can differentiate themselves from the competition.

Increased Sales: Studies have shown that consumers are willing to pay more for products from companies that are committed to positive social and environmental impact. Thus, a reforestation program could potentially increase sales and profits.

Risk Management: By actively participating in sustainability efforts, companies can mitigate the risks associated with environmental regulation and potential negative public perception related to environmental impact.

Potential for Partnerships: This type of initiative opens the door for partnerships with environmental organizations, local communities, or even other brands committed to sustainability. Such collaborations can further boost a company’s reputation and reach.

Grow Shopify trees and customer loyalty

Back in May 2019, YouTuber Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson launched #TeamTrees, a climate change campaign to raise $20 million to plant 20 million trees by 2020. Shortly after, Tesla CEO Elon Musk pledged a million dollars to campaign, 10x more than the next-largest donation. Then, in a notable act of environmental philanthropy and friendly competition, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke pledged to donate a million and one dollars!

While the substantial individual contributions made by industry titans like Elon Musk and Tobi Lütke are undeniably impressive, imagine the potential impact if every brand across the Shopify platform took up the mantle of environmental stewardship. If each of these brands pledged to plant a tree for every order they received, the collective results would be nothing short of staggering.

Consider this: Shopify hosts over a million businesses from approximately 175 countries. The platform reported handling over $300 billion in economic activity worldwide. If just a fraction of these transactions resulted in a tree being planted, we would be talking about tens, if not hundreds, of millions of new trees!

Such a move wouldn’t just signal a commitment to conscious capitalism, but could also drive meaningful action in the battle against climate change. It would further solidify the bond between brands and customers, fostering loyalty through shared values.

Help plant more trees with Digital Humani

We’ve developed a workflow template with Digital Humani that will donate a tree every time a product over $10 on your Shopify store is purchased to get you on the right track. Each step in the workflow is 100% customizable, and you will receive a detailed report every month before any donations are made.

Just click on the template below to get started:

Watch this workflow template tutorial

Best of all, if you need any help getting this template, we offer workflow setup services. It’s easier than ever to participate!

Participate in reforestation

The world’s forests have lost 20% of their natural coverage since the 1900s. It is also estimated that 18 million acres of forest are lost each year, and nearly half of the Earth’s forests have already been cleared.

One tree may not seem like a lot, but an average tree can absorb 50 pounds of CO2 annually for 30 years. Planting these trees across the world is one of the biggest and cheapest ways of decreasing CO2 in the atmosphere and a major step in tackling the climate crisis. They also provide habitats for animals that desperately need them and purify the air we breathe while regulating local temperatures.

Reforestation is one of the most accessible ways that people can contribute to solving the challenges of climate change. Let’s invest in our planet to improve the world for ourselves and future generations.

Why not participate in a bold initiative that will significantly impact the environment?

Donate $1 of your sales to plant a new tree for every product you sell on your Shopify store. The entire process can be automated, making it that much easier to help reforest the planet.

You can choose from a wide range of reforestation organizations where your donation is paid directly. This is all done without the money being handled by any third party; that way, you can ensure that every donation will be used to have trees planted.