Project Proposal E-Comm-12
Project Proposal E-Comm-12
Introduction
enhance strategic
business skills.
• Chose GreenMarket due to
and
passion for sustainability.
• Noticed a gap in eco-
friendly packaging
Selection of
solutions in e-commerce.
• Aim to merge personal
interest in sustainability
GreenMarket
with professional growth.
• Focus on creating a
positive environmental
impact through business.
Overview of GreenMarket
and Its Sustainable
Packaging Solutions
• GreenMarket aims to be an e-commerce platform
offering sustainable and eco-friendly products.
• Utilize materials like plant-based plastics (PHA) and
packaging made from corn and sugar cane designed
for industrial composting(TrendHunter, 2023).
• Focus on reducing waste through creative packaging
solutions, such as reusable and recyclable materials,
aligning with current trends in sustainable packaging
(Euromonitor, 2023).
• Address the increasing consumer demand for
transparency and eco-friendliness in product sourcing
and packaging methods(The Future of Commerce).
• Collaborate with logistics companies to implement
eco-friendly delivery options, such as electric vehicles
and cargo bikes, to reduce carbon emissions(The
Future of Commerce, 2023).
Unique Selling Proposition and
Market Differentiation
• GreenMarket offers 100% biodegradable packaging materials,
setting it apart from competitors relying on traditional plastic
packaging(Shopify, 2023).
• Collaboration with eco-conscious logistics companies to
ensure sustainable delivery options like electric vehicles, rugs
and cargo bikes, reducing carbon emissions(Shopify Thrive,
2023).
• It addresses the rising consumer demand for transparency
and sustainability in product sourcing and packaging,
appealing to eco-conscious buyers(Oberlo, 2023).
• Growing awareness of environmental issues drives the need
for sustainable e-commerce solutions, making GreenMarket a
timely and relevant choice(OptiMonk, 2024).
• First platform integrating a wide range of eco-friendly
products with innovative, sustainable packaging solutions,
ensuring a comprehensive green shopping experience
(OptiMonk, 2024).
Target Market and
Customer
Demographics
• Focus on environmentally conscious consumers who
prioritize sustainability and are willing to pay a
premium for eco-friendly products(AMPLIFY XL, 2023).
• Primary target segments are health-conscious
individuals, quality seekers, and those preferring
sustainably sourced and locally produced goods
(McKinsey & Company, 2023). The preferred target
market is UK.
• Higher propensity among younger urban women to
purchase based on sustainability factors(Politico,
2023).
• Increased consumer willingness to reduce
consumption and choose products with lower
environmental impact(TheRoundup, 2024).
• Utilize digital and social media marketing to reach
environmentally conscious consumers effectively
(Politico, 2023).
Marketing Strategy and Business Model
Force Description
• Promote sustainability by educating customers
about the environmental benefits of GreenMarket Threat of New Entrants
Moderate due to eco-
products through blog posts, videos, and other certification
content (CueForGood, 2023).
Bargaining Power of Buyers High, eco-conscious consumers
• Use eco-friendly packaging and design to
demonstrate sustainability, using minimal and
recyclable materials (EcoCart, 2023). Strong, limited suppliers of
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
biodegradable materials
• Promote sustainability by involving customers in
initiatives such as carbon-neutral shipping and Threat of Substitutes
Low, few true sustainable
community clean-ups. alternatives