Businesses and consumers alike are increasingly concerned about climate change and environmental challenges. Many companies are therefore looking for ways to offer green and eco-friendly options into their products and services. 

According to a report by Nielsen, 45% of consumers globally are willing to pay extra for goods and services provided they come from businesses committed to sustainability. Research shows that consumers are also shifting their spending toward sustainable and eco-conscious goods. 82% of shoppers desire brand alignment with their values. Furthermore, 75% have abandoned brands due to value conflicts, showcasing consumer action.

With the growing interest in sustainability, there is a significant opportunity for businesses to leverage sustainable payout options. Businesses can offer eco-rewards and sustainable incentives in order to engage users with a more impactful payout. 

The Power of Individual Impact Builds Loyalty

Adding eco-friendly and sustainable options to your payout, reward, and incentive experience is crucial because they empower individuals to make meaningful contributions to causes they care about. 

When your business aligns itself with eco-conscious initiatives, you demonstrate a genuine commitment to environmental stewardship, resonating with environmentally conscious consumers. By offering rewards for eco-friendly or sustainable behavior, you create a sense of shared purpose with your customers. 

For instance, sustainable payouts as part of loyalty programs have proven to be powerful in increasing customer loyalty.  50% of global consumers say that environmental factors (commitment to reducing carbon emissions, using recycled materials, or reducing plastic waste in its products) will often or always influence their decision to trust a brand. 

This positive reinforcement deepens the emotional connection and trust, fostering long-term loyalty among customers who are more likely to continue supporting your business and its sustainable efforts, ultimately leading to a more loyal and engaged customer base.

Often, people may be overwhelmed and wonder if their individual actions can make any difference. Fortunately, Runa has partnered with some leading providers of sustainable payouts so you can offer your users the option of payouts with a positive impact.    

Leading Platforms for Eco-Rewards and Sustainable Rewards 

Here are three remarkable companies that have established themselves as leaders in the eco-rewards space, offering individuals and businesses innovative ways to create a positive impact. They are all available on the Runa Network. 

Carma is a pioneering platform that tackles the urgent issue of carbon emissions. By using Carma's services, individuals and companies can monitor and offset their carbon footprints in real-time. Through advanced tracking technology, Carma calculates the emissions generated from transportation activities like driving or flying. Users can then take steps to offset their carbon footprint by supporting certified carbon reduction projects around the world. These projects focus on renewable energy, reforestation, and sustainable development, effectively balancing out the user's emissions. Users receive eco-rewards in the form of carbon credits, fostering a sense of personal responsibility and enabling them to contribute to a cleaner planet.

Dots.eco is an environmental impact-as- a-service platform that turns your everyday activities into real-world environmental change. Their golden rule is simple: For every interaction, there is a positive environmental reaction. Their mission is to save the planet and to make it easy for individuals. Dots.eco offers 170+ real-world environmental rewards to power a range of use cases - end users can plant trees while playing games, clean ocean plastic when registering to an app, or save baby sea turtles while purchasing a product.

All Colibri is a micro-impact platform for enterprises to grow impact and build a better future. The platform partners with businesses and brands committed to environmental and social responsibility. Users can earn Colibri points by purchasing eco-friendly products, recycling, volunteering for environmental causes, and more. These points can be redeemed for various rewards, including discounts, eco-conscious products, or donations to sustainability-focused charities. All Colibri fosters a sense of community and shared responsibility, creating a network of individuals and businesses working together for a greener world.

Sustainable payouts at Runa

By incentivizing sustainable actions, empowering individuals, and encouraging corporate responsibility, eco-rewards and sustainable rewards play a pivotal role in building a greener future and improving customer loyalty. Companies like Carma, Dots.eco, and All Colibri exemplify the positive impact of these rewards, offering innovative ways for individuals and businesses to contribute to a more sustainable world. They are also all a part of Runa’s network. 

Want to attract and retain conscious consumers, and engage with customers in a meaningful way? Then Integrate the Runa API (or use our portal) for direct access to sustainable rewards. Book a demo for a greener tomorrow.