GITNUXREPORT 2025

Sustainability In The Digital Marketing Industry Statistics

Digital marketing increasingly embraces sustainability, enhancing brand loyalty and engagement.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Green digital marketing campaigns have 24% higher engagement rates compared to non-sustainable campaigns

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22% of digital marketers report increased customer engagement from sustainability-themed content

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62% of digital marketers report increased ROI after adopting sustainable marketing practices

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The average digital marketing campaign generates approximately 25% more consumer interest when sustainability is prominently featured

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Sustainability-themed content in digital marketing has led to a 15% increase in customer lifetime value

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68% of consumers prefer brands that demonstrate sustainable practices in their digital marketing efforts

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45% of consumers are influenced by sustainability claims in digital ads when making purchasing decisions

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55% of digital ad spend is now directed toward eco-friendly and sustainable brands

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83% of digital marketers believe that integrating sustainability into their strategies enhances brand loyalty

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60% of young consumers (18-34) prefer digital content from brands committed to sustainability

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35% of digital marketing campaigns now include sustainability messaging, up from 20% in 2020

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64% of consumers find sustainability claims trustworthy if supported by verifiable data

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40% of online consumers have abandoned a site due to perceived sustainability issues

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62% of marketers believe sustainability can differentiate their brand in a crowded digital marketplace

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39% of online shoppers say they are willing to pay more for sustainably-made digital products

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80% of consumers expect brands to be transparent about their sustainability efforts online

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45% of consumers actively seek out brands that demonstrate sustainability in their online presence

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72% of consumers prefer to see sustainable practices embedded directly into digital advertising content

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48% of digital marketing professionals believe that sustainability-driven branding will become the primary differentiator in the next five years

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53% of consumers actively avoid brands that neglect sustainability efforts in their digital marketing

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27% of digital campaigns leverage eco-focused storytelling to build brand association with sustainability

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43% of consumers are more likely to share digital content that highlights sustainability efforts, increasing organic reach

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30% of digital campaigns utilize eco-labels or sustainability certifications to enhance trustworthiness

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49% of online consumers prioritize sustainability when choosing digital subscription services or platforms

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34% of digital marketers believe that sustainability will be a key factor in next year’s campaign success

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The global sustainable digital advertising market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% through 2027

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Digital marketing contributes approximately 4% to global greenhouse gas emissions

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72% of marketers report increasing their focus on sustainability in digital campaigns in the past year

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The use of eco-friendly hosting and servers in digital campaigns has increased by 30% over the past three years

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Approximately 50% of digital marketers have adopted sustainable data centers to reduce carbon footprints

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70% of digital marketers plan to increase their investment in online sustainability initiatives in the next year

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Nearly 90% of brands have adopted digital sustainability goals as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR)

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52% of businesses track the carbon footprint of their digital campaigns

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58% of digital campaigns report reduced environmental impact after implementing sustainable practices

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65% of digital marketers plan to incorporate more eco-friendly practices into their campaigns within the next two years

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Data centers supporting digital campaigns account for over 1% of global electricity consumption, with sustainable data centers reducing this by 20%

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Approximately 30% of digital content creates additional environmental impact due to high data transfer and storage demands

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The adoption of blockchain for transparent sustainability tracking in digital marketing has grown by 15% in 2023

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67% of digital marketing agencies incorporate sustainability metrics into their client reporting

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The shift to virtual events and online content production reduces the carbon footprint of digital marketing activities by approximately 35%

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55% of digital marketing strategies now incorporate eco-friendly design principles, such as energy-efficient graphics and reduced data usage

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A survey indicates that 70% of companies measure and report on their digital sustainability performance annually

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38% of digital ads are now optimized for accessibility and sustainability simultaneously, improving inclusivity and eco-impact

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41% of brands have reduced digital waste by optimizing email and content delivery times to lessen server loads

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The carbon footprint of visual content creation (images, videos) in digital marketing is responsible for approximately 10% of online content emissions

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69% of organizations are exploring or implementing green cloud solutions for their digital marketing infrastructure

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Around 65% of digital advertising campaigns now incorporate sustainability messaging in their brand positioning

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67% of digital advertisers emphasize energy-efficient ad delivery mechanisms like programmatic buying

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42% of companies have implemented sustainability training for their digital marketing teams

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18% of digital ads globally are now verified as eco-friendly or sustainable through third-party certification programs

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73% of digital marketing firms say sustainability initiatives increase their competitive advantage

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29% of companies have reduced resource-intensive digital advertising practices in favor of more eco-friendly methods

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54% of digital marketing budgets are allocated to sustainability-focused initiatives, up from 33% five years prior

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77% of digital advertising agencies are now adopting eco-conscious production methods, such as paperless creative processes and energy-efficient hardware

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29% of consumers have changed their brand loyalty based on digital sustainability practices

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The virtual collaboration tools used for digital marketing campaigns are 50% more sustainable when integrated with energy-efficient cloud platforms

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize sustainable marketing campaigns has increased by 25% in the past year

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Use of virtual reality (VR) in sustainable marketing initiatives has increased by 20% in 2023, enhancing immersive eco-education experiences

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36% of brands are actively testing new sustainable digital marketing technologies such as biodegradable ad creatives and AI-driven sustainability tools

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Key Highlights

68% of consumers prefer brands that demonstrate sustainable practices in their digital marketing efforts
Digital marketing contributes approximately 4% to global greenhouse gas emissions
72% of marketers report increasing their focus on sustainability in digital campaigns in the past year
45% of consumers are influenced by sustainability claims in digital ads when making purchasing decisions
55% of digital ad spend is now directed toward eco-friendly and sustainable brands
83% of digital marketers believe that integrating sustainability into their strategies enhances brand loyalty
The use of eco-friendly hosting and servers in digital campaigns has increased by 30% over the past three years
60% of young consumers (18-34) prefer digital content from brands committed to sustainability
Approximately 50% of digital marketers have adopted sustainable data centers to reduce carbon footprints
35% of digital marketing campaigns now include sustainability messaging, up from 20% in 2020
64% of consumers find sustainability claims trustworthy if supported by verifiable data
The global sustainable digital advertising market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% through 2027
70% of digital marketers plan to increase their investment in online sustainability initiatives in the next year

With 68% of consumers favoring brands that embrace sustainability and the digital marketing industry now directing over half of its ad spend toward eco-friendly initiatives, it’s clear that sustainability has become a critical driving force shaping the future of digital marketing practices worldwide.

Campaign Effectiveness and Consumer Engagement

Green digital marketing campaigns have 24% higher engagement rates compared to non-sustainable campaigns
22% of digital marketers report increased customer engagement from sustainability-themed content
62% of digital marketers report increased ROI after adopting sustainable marketing practices
The average digital marketing campaign generates approximately 25% more consumer interest when sustainability is prominently featured
Sustainability-themed content in digital marketing has led to a 15% increase in customer lifetime value

Campaign Effectiveness and Consumer Engagement Interpretation

In an era where green is not just a color but a compelling brand strategy, sustainability in digital marketing drives higher engagement, increased ROI, and long-term customer loyalty—proving that doing good digitally is also good business.

Consumer Preferences and Perceptions

68% of consumers prefer brands that demonstrate sustainable practices in their digital marketing efforts
45% of consumers are influenced by sustainability claims in digital ads when making purchasing decisions
55% of digital ad spend is now directed toward eco-friendly and sustainable brands
83% of digital marketers believe that integrating sustainability into their strategies enhances brand loyalty
60% of young consumers (18-34) prefer digital content from brands committed to sustainability
35% of digital marketing campaigns now include sustainability messaging, up from 20% in 2020
64% of consumers find sustainability claims trustworthy if supported by verifiable data
40% of online consumers have abandoned a site due to perceived sustainability issues
62% of marketers believe sustainability can differentiate their brand in a crowded digital marketplace
39% of online shoppers say they are willing to pay more for sustainably-made digital products
80% of consumers expect brands to be transparent about their sustainability efforts online
45% of consumers actively seek out brands that demonstrate sustainability in their online presence
72% of consumers prefer to see sustainable practices embedded directly into digital advertising content
48% of digital marketing professionals believe that sustainability-driven branding will become the primary differentiator in the next five years
53% of consumers actively avoid brands that neglect sustainability efforts in their digital marketing
27% of digital campaigns leverage eco-focused storytelling to build brand association with sustainability
43% of consumers are more likely to share digital content that highlights sustainability efforts, increasing organic reach
30% of digital campaigns utilize eco-labels or sustainability certifications to enhance trustworthiness
49% of online consumers prioritize sustainability when choosing digital subscription services or platforms
34% of digital marketers believe that sustainability will be a key factor in next year’s campaign success

Consumer Preferences and Perceptions Interpretation

As sustainability increasingly shapes digital marketing, savvy brands recognize that not only does eco-conscious messaging attract green-minded consumers—who are willing to pay more and share their commitment—but embedding verifiable sustainable practices is now proving to be the ultimate differentiator in a crowded online marketplace, with 83% of marketers betting that going green boosts brand loyalty and nearly half of consumers actively seeking sustainability in their digital interactions.

Digital Marketing Investment and Strategies

The global sustainable digital advertising market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% through 2027

Digital Marketing Investment and Strategies Interpretation

As the digital marketing industry races toward a greener horizon with a 12% CAGR poised to redefine sustainability by 2027, it's clear that going green isn't just good ethics—it's becoming a smart business move.

Sustainability Initiatives and Environmental Impact

Digital marketing contributes approximately 4% to global greenhouse gas emissions
72% of marketers report increasing their focus on sustainability in digital campaigns in the past year
The use of eco-friendly hosting and servers in digital campaigns has increased by 30% over the past three years
Approximately 50% of digital marketers have adopted sustainable data centers to reduce carbon footprints
70% of digital marketers plan to increase their investment in online sustainability initiatives in the next year
Nearly 90% of brands have adopted digital sustainability goals as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR)
52% of businesses track the carbon footprint of their digital campaigns
58% of digital campaigns report reduced environmental impact after implementing sustainable practices
65% of digital marketers plan to incorporate more eco-friendly practices into their campaigns within the next two years
Data centers supporting digital campaigns account for over 1% of global electricity consumption, with sustainable data centers reducing this by 20%
Approximately 30% of digital content creates additional environmental impact due to high data transfer and storage demands
The adoption of blockchain for transparent sustainability tracking in digital marketing has grown by 15% in 2023
67% of digital marketing agencies incorporate sustainability metrics into their client reporting
The shift to virtual events and online content production reduces the carbon footprint of digital marketing activities by approximately 35%
55% of digital marketing strategies now incorporate eco-friendly design principles, such as energy-efficient graphics and reduced data usage
A survey indicates that 70% of companies measure and report on their digital sustainability performance annually
38% of digital ads are now optimized for accessibility and sustainability simultaneously, improving inclusivity and eco-impact
41% of brands have reduced digital waste by optimizing email and content delivery times to lessen server loads
The carbon footprint of visual content creation (images, videos) in digital marketing is responsible for approximately 10% of online content emissions
69% of organizations are exploring or implementing green cloud solutions for their digital marketing infrastructure
Around 65% of digital advertising campaigns now incorporate sustainability messaging in their brand positioning
67% of digital advertisers emphasize energy-efficient ad delivery mechanisms like programmatic buying
42% of companies have implemented sustainability training for their digital marketing teams
18% of digital ads globally are now verified as eco-friendly or sustainable through third-party certification programs
73% of digital marketing firms say sustainability initiatives increase their competitive advantage
29% of companies have reduced resource-intensive digital advertising practices in favor of more eco-friendly methods
54% of digital marketing budgets are allocated to sustainability-focused initiatives, up from 33% five years prior
77% of digital advertising agencies are now adopting eco-conscious production methods, such as paperless creative processes and energy-efficient hardware
29% of consumers have changed their brand loyalty based on digital sustainability practices
The virtual collaboration tools used for digital marketing campaigns are 50% more sustainable when integrated with energy-efficient cloud platforms

Sustainability Initiatives and Environmental Impact Interpretation

With nearly three-quarters of digital marketers ramping up their sustainability efforts, it's clear that in a digital world responsible for 4% of global emissions, embracing eco-friendly tactics isn't just good ethics—it's becoming an essential competitive strategy, proving that going green online doesn't have to mean going offline.

Technologies and Tools in Digital Marketing

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize sustainable marketing campaigns has increased by 25% in the past year
Use of virtual reality (VR) in sustainable marketing initiatives has increased by 20% in 2023, enhancing immersive eco-education experiences
36% of brands are actively testing new sustainable digital marketing technologies such as biodegradable ad creatives and AI-driven sustainability tools

Technologies and Tools in Digital Marketing Interpretation

As green marketing goes digital, a 25% surge in AI-driven campaigns, a 20% boost in VR eco-education, and over a third of brands experimenting with biodegradable ads and sustainability tools reveal that sustainability is not just a trend but a strategic necessity in today’s eco-conscious digital landscape.