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Delivering on net-zero carbon by 2040
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Featured News

July 16, 2025

6 Takeaways from the 2024 Amazon Sustainability Report , opens in a new tab
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Amazon News

October 9, 2024

How Amazon is improving packaging and boosting sustainability , opens in a new tab

Featured News

March 19, 2025

Amazon launches a carbon credit service, enabling access to high-quality credits for qualified companies , opens in a new tab

By the end of 2024, we had reduced the carbon emissions per shipped unit by roughly one-third since 2019

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All plastic air pillows removed from our delivery packaging used at our fulfillment centers globally

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~4B metric tons of CO2 are emitted by deforestation each year

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    Sustainability

    July 16, 2025 3 min

    6 takeaways from the Amazon Sustainability Report , opens in a new tab

    We’re improving the energy efficiency of our business, decarbonizing our transportation network, and investing in biodiversity projects around the world. 

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    Employees

    July 16, 2025 5 min

    ‘Agility is our greatest ability’ , opens in a new tab

    Meet three of the employees who helped highlight a year's worth of innovation and progress.

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    Biodiversity

    June 24, 2025 3 min

    Pink horizons: Protecting Mumbai’s flamingo sanctuary , opens in a new tab

    An inside look at Amazon’s project to restore the birds’ habitat, and build economic opportunity and climate resilience for local communities.

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    Nature-based solutions

    February 28, 2025 2 min

    Amazon to invest $1.2M to preserve Mumbai's flamingo habitat, restore mangrove forests and support local communities , opens in a new tab

    Working with Hasten Regeneration, the project will remove 150 tons of plastic waste, plant 375,000 mangroves and create employment opportunities for local women. It’s part of Amazon's broader $15 million investment in nature-based projects across the APAC region.

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    Carbon-free energy

    February 6, 2025 3 min

    Amazon expands clean energy commitment with three new wind farm projects across India , opens in a new tab

    New wind farms in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu will contribute over 379 MW of clean energy. Amazon's renewable energy portfolio in India now comprises 53 solar and wind projects, generating enough energy to power 1.3 million+ homes annually.

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    Carbon-free energy

    January 30, 2025 2 min

    Operations begin at wind farm in Hawkesdale, Victoria, backed by Amazon , opens in a new tab

    Hawkesdale Wind Farm, located in South West Victoria, is now commercially operational and forecasted to generate enough renewable energy to power the equivalent of an estimated 67,000 Victorian homes each year.

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    Water

    March 3, 2025 11 min

    AWS AI powers new water projects in Spain , opens in a new tab

    Water is a precious resource, and we’re committed to doing our part and investing in local water resources in communities where we operate.

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    Carbon-free energy

    February 3, 2025 7 min

    Amazon is named top corporate purchaser of renewable energy in Europe, having invested in more than 230 projects in the region , opens in a new tab

    More than 46 new projects have been added in 2024 across countries including Spain, Portugal, UK, Greece, Italy and Finland.

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    Packaging innovation

    January 16, 2025 8 min

    Amazon is trialling bio-based delivery bags in Spain whilst developing new technologies to recycle bio-based materials , opens in a new tab

    New food-safe bio-based bags for Amazon Fresh are made from vegetable materials produced in Europe, including corn starch and vegetable oils, and protect products against rain and spillages.

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Big goals and key milestones

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    100% of electricity consumed by Amazon was matched with renewable energy sources in 2024, for the second consecutive year

    Match 100% of the electricity consumed by our global operations with renewable energy by 2025—five years ahead of our original target of 2030

  • Progress

    Goal

    4% reduction in carbon intensity compared to 2023

    Reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040—10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement

  • Progress

    Goal

    81M meals-equivalent donated globally—60M in the U.S. and 21M in Europe

    Reduce food waste by 50% across Europe and U.S. operations by 2030

  • Progress

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    53% of the way toward meeting AWS’s water positive goal, as of the end of 2024

    AWS will be water positive by 2030, returning more water to communities than it uses in its direct operations

  • Achieved

    Goal

    10K+ electric vehicles deployed in India, surpassing our goal one year ahead of schedule

    Deploy 10,000 electric vehicles in India by 2025

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Driving global progress

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  • 560+ signatories
  • 60 industries
  • 46 countries

The Climate Pledge is our commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040—10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement. It brings the world’s top companies together to accelerate joint action and responsible change.

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Browse our focus areas

Driving climate solutions

We aim to reach net-zero carbon emissions across our operations by 2040 by investing in carbon-free energy, scaling solutions, and collaborating with partners to broaden our impact.

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Reducing waste and packaging

We’re working to manage and prevent waste and increase recyclability.

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Protecting natural resources

We strive to source and use natural resources in a responsible way across our business and supply chain, while investing in conservation and restoration initiatives.

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Advancing human rights

We’re embedding respect for human rights throughout our business activities and relationships.

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Innovating products and services

We invent, develop, and deliver products and services in a responsible way that help our customers on their sustainability journeys.

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  • AI systems that integrate meteorological, geospatial, and socioeconomic data can deliver warnings that are more localized and timely.
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  • From more-accurate measurement of carbon dioxide removal to greater diversity in restoration design, the ABACUS label’s requirements help advance the integrity of restoration projects in the voluntary carbon market.
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Shopping more sustainably

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Recycle, repair, or trade in

We offer free set-up, troubleshooting, and replacement parts services. Plus, you can trade in or recycle Amazon devices and a variety of eligible devices from other manufacturers. 

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Browse refurbished and pre-owned

Keep quality products in use for longer by shopping for pre-owned and refurbished electronics and home goods sold at a discount.

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Choose certified products

Our Climate Pledge Friendly program helps customers in the U.S. and EU discover and shop for more sustainable products. We collaborate with trusted third-party certifications and create our own to highlight products that meet sustainability standards and support our commitment to help preserve the natural world.

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