Sustainability Archives - Flipkart Stories

August 25, 2020

100% electric mobility by 2030 — Flipkart drives towards sustainability with EV100

On August 25, 2020, Flipkart announced its commitment to transition to 100% adoption of electric vehicles by 2030, joining The Climate Group’s global electric mobility initiative, EV100. The Flipkart Group’s drive towards electric mobility, which began with pilots in Indian cities in 2019, is now a major sustainability initiative and a pioneering step for India

Partnership

June 11, 2020

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Cause and effect in COVID-19 times – How Flipkart’s unique ecosystem collaborations foster a culture of giving back

Rushing to the aid of frontline healthcare staff, Flipkart is orchestrating a multi-pronged collaboration involving brands, consumers and employees through deep platform engagements

Sustainability

June 4, 2020

Team Flipkart Stories

Welcome to the first-ever virtual Flipkart Sustainability Action Summit, 2020!

The first-ever Flipkart Sustainability Action Summit, 2020 is a virtual conference with the spotlight on sustainable business transformation, taking place on World Environment Day, June 5, 2020 from 10 am to 4 pm IST. Listen to a special podcast and find out what's on the agenda.

Flipkart Cares

April 18, 2020

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Walmart, Flipkart and Walmart Foundation pledge ₹460 million to support India’s fightback against COVID-19

Now, more than ever, doctors and paramedical staff who are working tirelessly on the frontlines of this battle need our support. There is an urgent need for personal protective equipment (PPEs), including N95 masks and medical gowns for medical staff, as well as other necessities for vulnerable communities.

Sustainability

October 31, 2019

Vishnu Sreekumar

#6DaysOfGiving: At Flipkart, The Big Billion Days sale was also a festival of kindness

Every year, The Big Billion Days sale is the biggest shopping festival in the country. This year, Flipkart employees, its sellers as well as customers ensured that it was also a grand festival of kindness. Six days, six causes and thousands of individuals contributing to change - read all about it here.

News

September 8, 2019

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Flipkart Group and Govt of Jharkhand sign MoU to launch ‘Samarth’ in Jharkhand

* MoU signed in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Shri Raghubar Das * Flipkart Samarth initiative will enable national market access for lakhs of artisans, weavers, and craftsmen of Jharkhand

News

August 29, 2019

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Flipkart Outlines Vision To Eliminate Single-Use Plastic

- Has already reduced 25% plastic application since 2018 through various reduction initiatives in its packaging value chain - Has filed an application under EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) framework, targeting 30% plastic waste collection this year - Introducing renewable alternatives and recycled plastic to replace plastic use in packaging

Flipkart Seller Stories

August 8, 2019

Sophia Stephen

Embracing e-commerce with Flipkart Samarth, India’s traditional artisans welcome a brighter future

India's artisans have long toiled to keep traditional crafts alive. But for decades, they've struggled to make a sustainable living. With Flipkart Samarth and its NGO partners, they now hope for access to a pan-India market, preservation of their art and a permanent flow of income. From Telangana to Kashmir, Tamil Nadu to Madhya Pradesh - read these remarkable stories of courage, hard work and conviction.

News

July 31, 2019

Team Flipkart Stories

Flipkart launches ‘Samarth’ to empower Indian artisans, weavers and craftsmen

- ‘Flipkart Samarth’ will uplift artisans and Indian handicraft communities with national market access - The country’s artisans, weavers and craftsmen will be supported by Flipkart with a range of benefits to help them establish and grow their business, and enhance their income - Initiative designed to help uplift and empower under-served sections of society, while democratizing e-commerce - Hon’ble MoS Finance & Corporate Affairs Sh. Anurag Singh Thakur supported and launched the Flipkart ‘Samarth’ initiative by gracing the occasion as Chief Guest

Partnership

July 11, 2019

Sophia Stephen

Quality, fair work and paying it forward: Behind the scenes at a Flipkart partner facility

Step inside a Flipkart partner repackaging facility where quality and humanity go hand in hand. Here, jobs created benefit the many villages surrounding the center and women make up a majority of the workforce. Intrigued? Read all about it.

Meet the woman Wishmaster, student & trailblazer who’s delivering happiness in Pune!

#WomenAtFlipkart – In Kolkata, a woman Wishmaster inspires our customer to write in!

Gone in 30 minutes… Flipkart Quick makes the fastest delivery of The Big Billion Days!

‘Flipkart is more desi!’ This globetrotting techie turned Flipkart seller to fulfil his dreams

How a Flipkart seller from Panipat found success and created value for Indian customers

#SellfMade2020: Top 10 stories of hope and determination, from Flipkart Sellers

Gone in 30 minutes… Flipkart Quick makes the fastest delivery of The Big Billion Days!

Flipkart Quick leverages local partnerships & power of e-commerce to keep the #CustomerFirst

Affordable shopping for all: What you need to know about the Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card

100% electric mobility by 2030 — Flipkart drives towards sustainability with EV100

Cause and effect in COVID-19 times – How Flipkart’s unique ecosystem collaborations foster a culture of giving back

Welcome to the first-ever virtual Flipkart Sustainability Action Summit, 2020!

Power Of Partnership: With market insights and flagship tech, Flipkart and OnePlus partner to democratize smart products

How Flipkart and leading mobile brands deliver affordable value to Indian consumers

Flipkart’s journey with Juggernaut marks a new milestone with Tahira Kashyap Khurrana’s release

2020 Unmasked — Flipkart’s storytellers tell their story

Inspiring, relatable and hopeful: Flipsters tell us their WFH stories

How Flipkart’s Customer Experience team empowered agents to work from home

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100% electric mobility by 2030 — Flipkart drives towards sustainability with EV100

Cause and effect in COVID-19 times – How Flipkart’s unique ecosystem collaborations foster a culture of giving back

#6DaysOfGiving: At Flipkart, The Big Billion Days sale was also a festival of kindness

Flipkart Group and Govt of Jharkhand sign MoU to launch ‘Samarth’ in Jharkhand

Flipkart Outlines Vision To Eliminate Single-Use Plastic

100% electric mobility by 2030 — Flipkart drives towards sustainability with EV100

Cause and effect in COVID-19 times – How Flipkart’s unique ecosystem collaborations foster a culture of giving back

Welcome to the first-ever virtual Flipkart Sustainability Action Summit, 2020!

Walmart, Flipkart and Walmart Foundation pledge ₹460 million to support India’s fightback against COVID-19

Flipkart Group and Govt of Jharkhand sign MoU to launch ‘Samarth’ in Jharkhand

Flipkart Outlines Vision To Eliminate Single-Use Plastic

Embracing e-commerce with Flipkart Samarth, India’s traditional artisans welcome a brighter future

Flipkart launches ‘Samarth’ to empower Indian artisans, weavers and craftsmen

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