Our commitment to the planet

Commerce that
cares for tomorrow

We believe the cheapest price should never come at the cost of the planet. Sustainability is built into every decision we make — from how vendors are onboarded to how every shipment is offset.

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tonnes of CO₂ avoided through re-sale

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items diverted from landfill

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lower carbon footprint vs. buying new

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target year for net-zero operations

Our philosophy

Markets shape behaviour — ours should shape good behaviour.

Every incentive on Cheaper is tuned to reward sustainability. Sellers who reduce waste pay lower platform fees. Buyers who choose pre-owned get priority placement. The planet is a stakeholder in every product decision we make.

Climate action

Every shipment brokered through Cheaper is tracked and offset through certified reforestation and renewable-energy programmes.

Circular economy

Re-selling is inherently sustainable. Every pre-owned item sold is one fewer product that needs to be manufactured.

Pollution reduction

We favour vendors using recycled or minimal packaging and surface 'eco-packaged' listings so buyers choose with confidence.

Clean energy

Our infrastructure runs on providers with verified renewable commitments. Target: 100% renewable operations by 2027.

Biodiversity

A share of every platform fee funds biodiversity projects — wetland restoration, native planting, and ocean conservation.

Responsible sourcing

New-goods vendors must meet our Responsible Sourcing Standard covering labour, material provenance, and emissions disclosures.

ESG partnership

Independently held accountable by Evercove

Evercove is a specialist ESG advisory firm. We've embedded their team into our operations — not to tick a box, but to make sure every sustainability claim we make is independently measured, verified, and published.

What Evercove does for us

Ongoing independent oversight

  • Annual independent ESG audit & public report
  • Vendor supply-chain emissions screening
  • Science-based targets aligned with 1.5 °C pathway
  • GRI & SASB Multiline Retail disclosure framework
  • Biodiversity-positive investment guidance
  • Quarterly progress reviews & corrective action plans

ESG scorecard

FY 2025 · Verified by Evercove

Verified
Environmental0 / 100
Social0 / 100
Governance0 / 100

Based on GRI Standards and SASB Multiline Retail disclosure framework. Full report published annually at evercove.com/reports/cheaper.

Carbon neutral

all platform ops since Q3 2024

Top 5%

of e-commerce platforms globally

Our mission: make the green choice the cheap choice

Re-sale, circular supply chains, and emission-conscious logistics aren't just ethical — they are structurally cheaper. We're building the marketplace that proves it, one sustainable purchase at a time.