Climate Changed
Holiday Shoppers Weighing Carbon Footprint in Delivery Decisions
- Survey shows many to opt for slower shipping, in-store pickup
- Consumers plan to spend the same or more than last year
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Mother Nature is figuring into consumers’ holiday spending plans this year.
The environmental impact of fast-delivery options, which may include using planes and shipping multiple items separately, is a concern resonating with Americans, according to Accenture’s Annual Holiday Shopping Survey. Half of respondents said they’d choose options that leave a smaller carbon footprint, such as slower shipping or in-store pickup.