Sustainability at Verkkokauppa.com

Sustainability is a key part of Verkkokauppa.com's strategy and vision to create a new norm of buying and owning. At the heart of sustainable operations is selling products that customers actually need.

The key themes of our sustainability work are supporting the product lifecycle, environmental and social responsibility in our operations and supply chains, employee well-being and competence, and responsible business practices. The company is committed to science-based climate targets and reduces greenhouse gas emissions from its operations in line with these targets.

PASSIONATELY ON CUSTOMERS’ SIDE THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCT LIFECYCLE

We aim to develop the way people buy and own products by providing customers with more comprehensive product information and services related to product lifespan, maintenance, repair and reuse.

How we do it:

We strive to increase the sales of products and services related to product maintenance, repair, trade-in and reuse. We will expand the range covered by our trade-in service. Our objective is to continue maintaining a product return rate below 1%.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAINS

We develop practices related to environmental and social responsibility within our own operations and take these aspects into account in our supply chain practices.

How we do it:

We are committed to setting science-based climate targets and developing collaboration with suppliers to support our climate work.

We require that procurement is conducted only with direct suppliers that have signed and committed to Verkkokauppa.com's Supplier Code of Conduct or an approved equivalent commitment.

EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING AND COMPETENCE

We develop our work culture by supporting opportunities for participation, continuous learning, diversity, leadership development, and the physical and mental well-being of our employees.

How we do it:

We monitor and develop employee engagement, well-being, and experiences related to diversity and inclusion, and set annual development objectives for these areas.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICES

We develop our operating practices in accordance with evolving regulation and the principles of good governance.

How we do it:

We maintain and develop compliance management in line with evolving regulation and strengthen the compliance culture across the organisation.

Learn about Verkkokauppa.com's sustainability work:

  • Comprehensive report: The Sustainability Statement as part of the Report of the Board of Directors has been prepared in accordance with the requirements set by the EU Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

Sustainability publications

Sustainability reports

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Sustainability news

13 March, 2026

Verkkokauppa.com's 2025 sustainability report has been published – focus on bringing the circular economy online and climate work

31 January, 2025

Verkkokauppa.com renews its Sustainability Program: sustainable consumption and ambitious climate targets as key themes

13.5.2024

Verkkokauppa.com takes the circular economy online – 2/3 of trade-ins are now done online

21.4.2023

Turn your used devices into cash from the comfort of your couch – Verkkokauppa.com’s new service makes reselling electronics easy

19.9.2022

SURVEY: Finns are concerned about the short lifespan of electronics and want more information to support sustainable choices

22.08.2022

Verkkokauppa.com donated 300 pet beds to the Helsinki Society for the Protection of Animals