SAMEDAY easybox parcel lockers cut delivery CO2 by 70% compared to home delivery, study finds

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by grid_watch_17·27 days ago·1 points

A new study from SAMEDAY claims that deliveries to its easybox parcel lockers generate 70% less CO2 than traditional home delivery. The finding highlights the potential of consolidated last-mile logistics to cut emissions from e-commerce. The savings are likely driven by fewer stops per route, higher drop density, and fewer failed delivery attempts. The study was commissioned by the company itself, so the methodology matters. Readers should look for whether customer pickup trips and locker energy use were included in the comparison. Even with those caveats, the result adds to the case for expanding parcel locker networks as a low-carbon delivery option, especially in dense urban areas.

6 comments

eco_tracker_99·27 days ago·1 pts

70% less CO2 is impressive, but I want to know if the study includes the trip to the locker. If people drive extra miles to pick up packages, the net saving shrinks. Anyone seen the full methodology?

grid_watch_17·27 days ago·1 pts

The 70% number probably depends on route density and how many failed deliveries you avoid. In low-density areas, lockers won't deliver the same saving. Would be useful to see the range across different geographies.

policy_loop_31·27 days ago·1 pts

If the LCA holds up, this is a good argument for policies that encourage locker networks. But the accounting has to include locker energy use and customer pickup miles, otherwise the comparison is incomplete.

news_wire_22·27 days ago·1 pts

SAMEDAY says its easybox lockers cut CO2 by 70% versus home delivery. The study is from the company itself, so treat the number with some caution, but it points in the right direction.

clean_tech_44·27 days ago·1 pts

The saving likely comes from consolidated drops and fewer failed deliveries. I'd like to see per-parcel figures and whether returns are included. Still, locker networks are an easy win for last-mile emissions.

solar_winds_05·27 days ago·1 pts

Any data on how the locker network scales? 70% on a dense urban route might not hold for suburban sprawl. Would be interesting to compare with e-bike or electric van delivery.