May 2025
We’re almost halfway through 2025, and the changes show no signs of slowing down. Between the tariffs, global elections, and updates from marketplaces, many ecommerce businesses are feeling the uncertainty and pressure.
This month we wanted to share with you some resources that can help you hold steady during our collective venture into the unknown. We met with Amazon to talk about one of their sustainability initiatives, we created several calculators to help you unravel potential impacts to your bottom line, and, as always, we continue to publish blog articles covering the topics that matter most.
Read on to learn more!
News & Resources

Exclusive Interview: Vanessa Hung & Zac Ludington talk Climate Pledge Friendly
Looking for a new way to boost your product visibility? Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) certification could be what’s missing to reach the next stage of growth.
Vanessa Hung (Community Engagement Director, Carbon6) recently met with Zac Ludington (Head of Product Strategy & Innovation, Amazon) to talk about the CPF program, the leaf badge, and implications it has for sellers.
Watch the full interview on YouTube now to learn more about how the program works, how you can qualify, and what benefits it can bring you.

Free Tariff Impact Calculator
The potential impact of the US tariffs on all businesses is the biggest uncertainty in ecommerce today.
Get a better grasp on what the changes could be for you with the free interactive calculator on our blog, plus read up on the latest changes to the tariff structure, rule changes, and more.

Free Amazon Promotion Fees Calculator
Changes to Amazon’s fee structure for promotions could mean increased fees for some and lowered fees for others.
Find out what the changes could be for you with our free promotion fee calculator, plus learn more about the details of the changes on our blog.
Upcoming Ecommerce Events
Here’s where you’ll find the Carbon6 team around the world in May:
- Spring Retail Festival 2025, May 14, London, England
- Camp Ecom, May 18-21, Cancun, Mexico
- Pattern Accelerate, May 21-22, Salt Lake City, Utah
Want to know more about industry events for Amazon sellers and vendors?
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