Amazon Sustainability Profile
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.
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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 80 is higher than 88% 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 2024, Amazon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 68.3 billion kg CO2e, comprising 15.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2.8 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 50.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight increase from 2023, when total emissions were about 64.4 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 14.2 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2.8 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 47.4 billion kg CO2e. Amazon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions across all operations by 2040. This goal is supported by a near-term target to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, specifically focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Amazon plans to power its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025, five years ahead of its original target. The company is a signatory of The Climate Pledge, co-founded with Global Optimism, reinforcing its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions. These initiatives reflect Amazon's ongoing efforts to address its carbon footprint and contribute to global climate action.
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| 2013 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Amazon's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Amazon's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 6% last year and increased by approximately 4% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 74% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 34% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Amazon's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Amazon has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Amazon's sustainability data and climate commitments