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Green at eBay Inc.

At eBay Inc., we think about sustainability a bit differently. From promoting the use and re-use of things that already exist to harnessing the efficiencies of the internet to reduce waste, our businesses start from a greener place. We’re committed to building on this foundation to accelerate more sustainable, vibrant commerce. After all, we sit in a unique place to see and shape the future of retail. Our opportunity is to think about the role sustainability plays in that future – and how we can advance it through engaging people, building a greener company, embedding sustainability into commerce, and shaping the industry.

Engaging People

Engaging People

It all started with a handful of passionate employees who formed the first eBay Green Team in 2007 – an effort that has grown to 2400 employees in 24 countries. Thanks to their commitment, our award-winning Green Team has implemented small ideas and big actions that help eBay operate more sustainably – from solar panels to co...

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Embedding Sustainability Into Commerce

Embedding Sustainability Into Commerce

eBay Inc.’s business strategy is focused on shaping the future of retail – one in which connected consumers access what they want, when they want it, wherever they are, and divisions between online and offline commerce no longer exist. We recognize that with change comes a unique opportunity to embed sustainability principles...

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Building a Greener Company

Building a Greener Company

eBay Inc.’s businesses start from a greener place, but we don’t stop there. We are committed to running our business in ways that have less impact on the planet. This isn’t easy, and we’re still learning how to grow our business and reduce our footprint at the same time. But at eBay Inc, it’s not just about doing the right th...

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Shaping the Industry

Shaping the Industry

At eBay, commerce leadership includes actively helping to shape the future of the industries in which we participate. We recognize that our voice, together with those of our hundreds of millions of users, can be an effective advocate for ensuring thoughtful, effective public policy and lasting change. That’s why we are active...

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