Amazon return madness: Comedian fights against CO₂-crysin!

Amazon return madness: Comedian fights against CO₂-crysin!

The e-commerce giant Amazon is currently faced with a less pleasant situation, which was moved into the spotlight by a viral video by the US comedian John Walter Stockwell, known as @stocklett. In his Instagram clip, Stockwell reports on his grotesque orders from Ambossen at Amazon, which he immediately sends back without any use. With this provocative action he wants to set an example and calls for a change in dealing with returns.

Stockwell, who has been using Amazon Prime for his orders for six months, provides how his order history in the app is fully filled with amber. His message: "I hope you enjoyed your CO₂ tax credits." The reactions to his contribution are mostly negative. Users not only criticize their behavior, but also express concerns about the negative effects on Amazon sellers and employees. A user draws attention to the fact that it is not Amazon itself, which is burdened by returns, but the individual sellers.

returns and their consequences

The phenomenon of the returns is not only a problem for Amazon, but also reflects a bigger problem in online trading. According to Netz98.de, the online share of the entire retail in Germany stagnated at 13.2 %in 2023. This is various causes in addition to returns, such as catching up to upholstery in stationary trade and a reserved consumption mood.

In addition, the Amazon marketplace has grown to 43 % of online trading last year, which illustrates the enormous range and the influence of the company. Nevertheless, the falling level of sales in certain product groups, such as do -it -yourself and garden, is challenges.

climate protection as an additional challenge

Climate protection is another area in which Amazon is active. In an initiative, Amazon introduced a new emission certificate service to enable companies to access high -quality, scientifically sound emission certificates. This measure is intended to support companies that commit themselves to net zero emissions. Kara Hurst, Chief Sustainability Officer from Amazon, emphasizes the challenges in the carbon market, especially in terms of transparency and credibility.

companies that want to participate in this program must submit strict emission reduction and report standards. This initiative is understood as part of the efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Access to the emission certificates is limited to companies that are committed to comprehensive sustainability goals.