Why Integrate SkootEco with Stripe?
E-commerce platforms using Stripe Checkout can now take climate action automatically with every transaction. By integrating SkootEco with Stripe via Zapier, businesses can plant a tree for every payment, making sustainability an effortless part of their operations.
This integration helps reduce the carbon footprint of online shopping by funding reforestation projects that absorb CO₂. As consumers increasingly seek out eco-conscious brands, offering climate-positive purchases can set your business apart and strengthen customer loyalty.
Key Benefits for E-Commerce Businesses
- Seamless Climate Action – Every sale automatically contributes to reforestation efforts, without requiring manual input.
- Enhanced Brand Reputation – Demonstrate sustainability commitments and attract eco-conscious customers.
- Customer Engagement – Share your impact stats with customers to encourage repeat purchases.
- Competitive Advantage – Stand out in a crowded market by embedding climate responsibility into your business model.
- Automated and Scalable – Works automatically, whether you process 10 or 10,000 transactions a day.
Other Suggested Automations (Zaps) for Climate-Positive E-Commerce
Beyond planting trees per transaction, businesses can use additional Zaps to maximise their positive environmental impact through Stripe.
🌱 Plant More Trees for High-Value Orders
- Trigger: A Stripe payment exceeds a certain amount (e.g., £100+).
- Action: Plant 3 trees instead of 1.
🛍 Reward Customers for Sustainable Purchases
- Trigger: A customer purchases a specific eco-friendly product or category.
- Action: Send them a personalised email with their sustainability impact.
🔄 Offset Shipping Emissions
- Trigger: A new Stripe payment is received for an order that includes shipping.
- Action: Calculate estimated emissions and fund carbon reduction projects via SkootEco.
📊 Showcase Your Sustainability Impact
- Trigger: Every 100 trees planted via Stripe transactions.
- Action: Automatically update a public Google Sheet or Dashboard to track impact.
📧 Send Impact Reports to Customers
- Trigger: A customer places an order.
- Action: Email them a summary of their order’s contribution (e.g., “Thanks to your purchase, a tree has been planted!”).
Log in to Zapier
- Go to Zapier.
- Log in or create a new account.
Create a New Zap
- From your Zapier dashboard, click "Create Zap".
- Search for "Stripe" or "SkootEco" in the Apps list.
- Alternatively, use the AI input field and type:
"Plant a tree with SkootEco when a new payment is processed in Stripe."
Set Up Stripe Trigger
- In the Workflow screen, select the Stripe module.
- Choose the trigger event: "New Payment" or "New Subscription"
- Click "Sign In" to connect your Stripe account:
- A pop-up will appear prompting you to log in to Stripe.
- Enter your Stripe credentials and authorise Zapier to access your payment data.
- Follow the prompts to complete the connection.
Configure SkootEco Action
- Add the SkootEco module to your workflow.
- Choose the action event: "Plant a Tree".
- Connect your SkootEco account:
- Under Account, click "Sign In" or "Select" > "Connect New Account".
- You will be redirected to the SkootEco authorisation page.
- Enter Your API Token:
- Retrieve it from your SkootEco dashboard (refer to the API guide at the top of this page).
- Paste the token into the field provided.
- Click "Yes, Continue to SkootEco".
- Zapier will verify the token and return you to the Zap workflow
ℹ️ Tip: Keep your API Token secure. If needed, generate a new token following the API Token Management Guide.
Set Your Impact Settings
- Specify the impact you wish to make per payment processed:
- Example: "Plant 1 tree for every new Stripe payment."
- Test this step to ensure it’s working correctly.
Complete the Zap Setup
- Follow the on-screen instructions to finalise the workflow.
- Test the full automation to confirm everything runs smoothly.
- Click "Publish Zap" to activate.
ℹ️ Note: You can edit, pause, or delete your Zap anytime from the Zapier dashboard.
Tracking Your Impact
Every SkootEco account has an Impact Profile. This is where you can track all the impact you've made and see where in the world you are making a difference.
➡️ Access your Impact Profile from your dashboard or go straight to your public URL.
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