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 58 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
As of 2023, Amazon's total carbon emissions reached approximately 68,820,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 14,270,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 2,790,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for around 71,830,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Amazon has made significant strides in addressing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 70,740,000,000 kg CO2e, which indicates a slight increase from 2021's emissions of approximately 71,540,000,000 kg CO2e. However, the company has set ambitious targets to combat climate change, committing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions and involves investments in carbon-free energy and collaborative solutions. Amazon's climate initiatives include co-founding The Climate Pledge, which aims for net-zero carbon by 2040. The company is actively working to scale solutions and broaden its impact through partnerships. As part of its long-term strategy, Amazon is focused on reducing its carbon intensity, with a reported carbon intensity of 0.0808 grams of CO2e per dollar of gross merchandise sales in 2023. In summary, while Amazon's emissions have fluctuated, its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 reflects a proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility.
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| 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.
