At The Tap Specialist, we’ve been committed to sustainability from day one. Since 2023, we’ve proudly partnered with Shopify’s Planet app to offer carbon-neutral shipping on all orders. This innovative solution ensures that every time you shop with us, you’re not just investing in high-quality Boiling Water Taps, Instant Filter Taps, and kitchen accessories—you’re also contributing to the fight against climate change.
To put this into perspective, global action is urgently needed to tackle the climate crisis: 1 billion tonnes of CO₂ must be removed from the atmosphere annually by 2050 to avoid catastrophic temperature rises. Achieving this goal requires bold, scalable solutions, and the Planet app is leading the charge. By addressing the carbon emissions from shipping—responsible for nearly 3% of global emissions—we’re helping to make commerce more sustainable while enabling you, our valued customers, to shop responsibly and effortlessly.
How Does Planet Work?
Each time you place an order with The Tap Specialist, the Planet app calculates the estimated carbon emissions from shipping based on delivery distance, transportation methods, and package weight. We pay a small fee to remove those emissions from the atmosphere, funding innovative solutions like direct air capture, ocean carbon removal, bio-oil sequestration, soil carbon storage, and enhanced rock weathering.
Why Planet is a Game-Changer
Unlike traditional carbon offset programmes, Planet focuses exclusively on carbon removal technologies rather than simply preserving existing carbon sinks like forests. Shopify’s Sustainability Fund works with cutting-edge innovators like Running Tide and Remora, ensuring that every penny goes towards solutions that actively reduce atmospheric CO₂.
Stacy Kauk, Shopify’s Head of Sustainability, explains it best:
"Planet empowers Shopify merchants to join the fight against climate change in such a meaningful way."
Why This Matters to Us—and You
By adopting Planet, The Tap Specialist is taking responsibility for our environmental impact. But it’s not just about what we do—it’s about inspiring others to follow suit. With your support, we hope to encourage more merchants, brands, and even major corporations to make similar commitments to sustainability. Together, we can drive the change our planet urgently needs.
When you shop with The Tap Specialist, you’re not just investing in high-quality kitchen solutions—you’re also investing in the future of our planet. Thank you for supporting this important initiative.
Discover more about the Planet app and our commitment to sustainability here. Together, let’s make a difference—one order at a time.
