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Delivering more than packages
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Amazon News

October 9, 2024

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

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March 19, 2025

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

February 12, 2024

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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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20M hectares of forest areas in Brazil monitored with AI to prevent deforestation

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    Driving climate solutions

    February 14, 2025 4 min

    How Amazon approaches carbon credits, a key tool in the fight against climate change , opens in a new tab

    Carbon credits help unlock private sector climate finance at scale, and drive impact beyond our own operations.

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    Carbon-free energy

    January 16, 2025 4 min

    Amazon is the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy globally for the fifth year in a row , opens in a new tab

    With more than 600 projects worldwide, Amazon is also supporting solar and wind initiatives in regions with polluted grids to help curb emissions.

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    Buildings

    December 17, 2024 5 min

    Innovate, collaborate, scale: Inside Amazon’s approach to decarbonizing its global network of buildings , opens in a new tab

    From fulfillment centers to data centers to grocery stores, we’re testing and scaling new tech to push toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.

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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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    100% of electricity consumed by Amazon in 2023 was matched with renewable energy sources

    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

    13% decrease in carbon intensity since 2022

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

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    75% reduction in food waste intensity in Europe operations, and 28% reduction in U.S. operations, compared to a 2021 baseline

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

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    41% of the way toward meeting AWS’s water positive goal, as of the end of 2023

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

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    31M+ learners built their cloud skills through our free cloud initiatives—hitting our goal more than a year ahead of schedule

    Help 29 million people globally grow their technical skills by providing free cloud computing training 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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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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  • We’re advocating for updated carbon accounting to measure where renewable energy projects will have the greatest impact. This will encourage companies to focus on reducing carbon from global electricity grids as quickly and cost-effectively as possible while accelerating and expanding an equitable energy transition for communities worldwide.
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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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