Hidden cost of cross-border shopping

ONLINE shopping habits in countries around the globe, including Malaysia, have been altered by free shipping and ultra low-cost e-commerce. It may appear to be a cost-saving move for consumers, but there’s a less obvious price – carbon emissions resulting from long-distance transport.

Transportation is already one of the largest contributors to global warming. The transport sector accounts for approximately 24% of global energy-related carbon emissions, with freight and logistics being significant contributors.