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Delivering more than packages
Delivering
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climate solutions
on net-zero carbon by 2040

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October 16, 2025

How Amazon is reducing packaging in Europe — and why it matters , opens in a new tab
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Jan 20, 2026

Applications now open: Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator 2026

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Dec 17, 2025

Quiet on set: solar panels replace generators on the Prime Video Original Series 'Fallout'

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A uniquely designed program for companies at any stage to accelerate the integration of their technologies that can help reduce the carbon impact of Amazon devices

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Working with GreenLite Trailers, the Solar Ring® system on Fallout supplied approximately 4,952 kilowatt hours of energy over the course of a 20-week trial and across 14 trailers with solar panels

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    Carbon-free energy

    February 19, 2026 Global

    How Amazon is powering the next era of carbon-free energy , opens in a new tab

    Mandy Ulrich, Amazon’s senior manager of energy and water for Amazon Web Services (AWS), explains carbon-free energy and how it’s helping the company meet energy demands in 2026 and beyond.

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    Transportation

    January 14, 2026 United States

    How Amazon is going small to make a big difference , opens in a new tab

    Delivering packages with electric cargo bikes, electric cargo mopeds, and on foot, we’re working to reduce emissions in our transportation network with micromobility.

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    Water

    January 7, 2026 United States

    FAQ: How are farmers using technology to conserve water? , opens in a new tab

    With support from Amazon and Amazon Web Services (AWS), farmers in Spain are transforming agricultural water use with AI while strengthening harvests.

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    Packaging

    February 4, 2026 India

    Amazon collaborates with IIT Roorkee to develop recyclable packaging from agricultural waste , opens in a new tab

    Amazon works with IIT Roorkee to convert agricultural waste into biodegradable paper mailers, addressing stubble burning problems while creating sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging.

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    Sustainability

    October 30, 2025 Global

    Explore how Amazon is optimizing for sustainability initiatives across regions , opens in a new tab

    Amazon’s sustainability website introduces dynamic new experience to highlight global progress. 

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    Biodiversity

    September 24, 2025 Australia

    Amazon invests AU$2.5 million to protect critically endangered Australian wildlife from extinction , opens in a new tab

    The three-year project will help save iconic species including the eastern quoll, eastern barred bandicoot, and southern brush-tailed rock-wallaby, through innovative conservation methods.

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    Buildings

    February 16, 2026 United Kingdom

    Amazon’s newest UK delivery station aims to be the first to achieve new zero carbon certification outside the US , opens in a new tab

    The Stockton-on-Tees facility will use AI tracking, carbon-storing materials, and renewable energy to cut emissions by at least 20%.

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    Biodiversity

    February 5, 2026 Europe

    Amazon supports development of free European biodiversity metric to accelerate nature protection , opens in a new tab

    At Amazon, we believe that protecting and restoring biodiversity requires collaboration across industries.

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    Transportation

    November 4, 2025 United Kingdom

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    From electric heavy trucks to e-bikes, here’s how Amazon is transforming deliveries for UK customers.

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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

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    Goal

    4% reduction in carbon intensity compared to 2023

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

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    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

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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

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

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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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Human rights

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

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  • The rapid rise of generative AI (GenAI) has sparked the sustainability community to explore its potential applications, such as climate impact modeling and renewable energy optimization. However, deploying these GenAIpowered solutions in enterprise environments raises risk concerns.
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  • In 2020, Amazon launched the Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) program to make it easy for customers to discover and shop for products with sustainability certifications. In this paper, we measure the causal impact of products qualifying for CPF on consumer purchase behavior.
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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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