Amazon
Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is a leading global technology company headquartered in Seattle, US. Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, Amazon has evolved from an online bookstore into a multifaceted giant in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. With significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Amazon offers a diverse range of products and services, including its renowned Prime membership, which provides exclusive access to streaming content and fast shipping. The company is also a pioneer in cloud services through Amazon Web Services (AWS), which has established it as a market leader in the tech industry. Notable achievements include being one of the first companies to reach a market valuation of over $1 trillion, reflecting its dominant position in the global marketplace. Amazon's commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions continues to set it apart in the competitive landscape.
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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Amazon's score of 56 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Amazon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Amazon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 68,820,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 14,270,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,790,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 71,830,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase from previous years, with total emissions in 2022 at about 70,740,000,000 kg CO2e and in 2021 at approximately 71,540,000,000 kg CO2e. Amazon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040. This long-term target encompasses all scopes of emissions and is supported by investments in carbon-free energy and collaborative solutions. The company has been a signatory of the Climate Pledge since September 2019, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action. In terms of emissions reduction, Amazon has made strides in improving its carbon intensity, with a reported carbon intensity of approximately 0.0808 grams of CO2e per dollar of gross merchandise sales in 2023, down from 0.1027 in 2020. This reflects ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce overall emissions. Overall, while Amazon's emissions have seen fluctuations, its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 positions it as a key player in the retail sector's transition towards sustainability.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,980,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,710,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 48,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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 committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
