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Amazon

Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is a leading global technology company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, Amazon initially started as an online bookstore and has since evolved into a multifaceted giant in the e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming industries. With a presence in numerous operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, Amazon offers a diverse range of products and services, from its renowned Prime membership to Amazon Web Services (AWS), which revolutionised cloud computing. The company is celebrated for its customer-centric approach and innovative logistics solutions, solidifying its position as a market leader. Notable achievements include being one of the first companies to reach a market capitalisation of over $1 trillion, showcasing its significant impact on the global economy.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Amazon's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

71

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Amazon's score of 71 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Amazon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Amazon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 68,820,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 14,270,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at approximately 2,790,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 71,830,000,000 kg CO2e. The latter encompasses various categories, including capital goods (about 8,950,000,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 19,860,000,000 kg CO2e). Amazon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040. Additionally, the company plans to make half of its shipments net-zero carbon by 2030. To support these goals, Amazon is investing in renewable energy and scaling sustainable solutions across its operations. Furthermore, the company is committed to reducing its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. These initiatives reflect Amazon's broader commitment to sustainability and its participation in The Climate Pledge, which aims for net-zero carbon by 2040.

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Scope 1
4,980,000,000
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Scope 2
4,710,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
48,600,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Amazon's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Amazon is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Amazon is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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