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Preserved Flower Supplier That Helps You Get Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly Label

  • Writer: Annie Zhang
    Annie Zhang
  • Sep 4
  • 4 min read
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If you’ve ever tried to sell preserved flowers on Amazon, you know the challenge: dozens of nearly identical listings, all competing for attention. The result? A race to the bottom on price, thinner margins, and frustrated sellers who struggle to stand out.


But here’s the truth: the fastest-growing segment of Amazon shoppers today is looking for something beyond price. They want sustainable products. And Amazon has already built the tool to help them find those products—the Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) badge.


That little green leaf next to your product listing can mean the difference between being just another preserved rose box and being the preferred choice for environmentally conscious shoppers.


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What Is Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly Program?


Amazon introduced the Climate Pledge Friendly badge in 2020 to highlight products that meet sustainability standards. Shoppers can instantly recognize products that are either certified by a trusted third party (like Fairtrade, FSC, or Carbon Trust) or meet Amazon’s own Compact by Design criteria.


Products with this badge gain visibility in multiple ways:

  • The badge shows up on search result pages.

  • It appears on product detail pages.

  • Some customers even filter searches to view only CPF-qualified items.


According to Carbon6, sellers who earned the badge saw an average 12% increase in sales and a 10% higher click-through rate in the first year. Those numbers aren’t small. They represent the competitive edge that every Amazon seller is chasing.


Why Preserved Flower Sellers Should Care


Let’s be honest about preserved flowers: they are beautiful, long-lasting, and often purchased as gifts. But from a sustainability perspective, buyers may worry about chemicals, packaging waste, or environmental footprint. That’s where the CPF badge shifts perception.


When your preserved rose box carries the green leaf, it sends a clear message: this product aligns with sustainable practices. That matters not just to end customers, but also to larger buyers on Amazon Business who follow climate-restricted procurement policies. Universities, corporations, and government entities increasingly prefer CPF-qualified products.


If you’re planning to launch preserved roses on Amazon and want them CPF-ready from day one, email us at sales@sweetie-group.com. We can guide you step by step.


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How to Qualify for the CPF Badge


There are two main paths:

Qualification Route

What It Means

Examples for Preserved Flowers

Third-Party Certifications

Your product has an officially recognized eco-certification. Amazon accepts over 40, including FSC, Fairtrade, and Carbon Trust.

Eco-friendly packaging certified by FSC, or non-toxic dyes verified by an approved certifier.

Compact by Design

Amazon’s in-house program that rewards packaging and shipping efficiency. The product must reduce weight or volume while maintaining quality.

Slimmer acrylic boxes, reduced outer carton size, or simplified gift packaging to lower shipping footprint.

Most preserved flower sellers don’t realize they already meet parts of these criteria—or could, with minimal adjustments. For example, switching to FSC-certified paper for gift boxes or optimizing packaging dimensions can be enough to unlock eligibility.


Where Sellers Get Stuck


Here’s the problem: the qualification process isn’t always straightforward. Even when products already comply, sellers struggle with:

  • Understanding which certifications are recognized.

  • Preparing the right documentation.

  • Adjusting packaging to meet Compact by Design thresholds.

  • Submitting files through Seller Central and waiting for approval.


This is where many sellers give up. But it doesn’t have to be this way.


If you want a supplier who not only delivers bulk preserved roses but also helps you meet Amazon’s sustainability requirements, that’s exactly what we do at Sweetie-Gifts. Our team works with international buyers daily and understands how to design preserved flower products that qualify for CPF. You don’t need to navigate Amazon’s maze alone—let us take that off your plate.


Email us at sales@sweetie-group.com. We can guide you step by step.


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The Bigger Picture: Why This Matters Now


Amazon isn’t just nudging sellers toward sustainability—it’s actively rewarding them. The CPF badge not only improves organic ranking and visibility but also taps into a consumer trend that isn’t going away. According to Amazon’s own data, more than 100 million customer purchases have shifted toward sustainable products since the program’s launch. That means shoppers are literally clicking away from non-CPF products in favor of greener alternatives.


For seasonal categories like preserved flowers—Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, anniversaries—this is especially important. Gift buyers often want to show they care, and “sustainably sourced” resonates far more than “lowest price.”


How Sweetie-Gifts Supports Amazon Sellers


We’ve been manufacturing preserved flower gifts for over 16 years, supplying retailers from Dior to Walgreens. That experience has taught us that quality and compliance are only half the battle. Sellers also need strategic advantages on platforms like Amazon.


Here’s how we support our clients:

  • Packaging adjustments: Custom FSC-certified gift boxes, reduced-volume cartons.

  • Documentation support: Clear records for third-party certifications.

  • Fast prototyping: Samples prepared with CPF criteria in mind.

  • Application assistance: Guidance on how to submit to Seller Central.


In other words, you don’t just get a product—you get a solution designed to help you sell more.


If you’re exploring preserved flower sourcing and want to discuss CPF-compliant designs, reach out at sales@sweetie-group.com. Even a quick consultation can help you avoid costly mistakes later.


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Final Thoughts


Selling preserved flowers on Amazon is competitive, but the Climate Pledge Friendly badge offers a proven way to stand out. It builds trust with shoppers, improves visibility, and taps into one of the strongest consumer trends today: sustainability.


The challenge isn’t whether CPF is valuable—it’s how quickly you can get there before your competitors do. With the right supplier, you don’t need to reinvent your product line or hire consultants. You can start with preserved flower designs that already meet the standards and move straight to higher visibility and stronger sales.


At Sweetie-Gifts, that’s exactly what we deliver: preserved flowers that last, and solutions that help your business grow. If you’re planning to launch preserved roses on Amazon and want them CPF-ready from day one, email us at sales@sweetie-group.com. We can guide you step by step.


CEO of Sweetie-Group


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