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 globally. This figure includes 14,270,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 12,675,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. The majority of emissions, approximately 71,830,000,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from the value chain, such as capital goods and transportation. 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 part of a broader strategy that includes investing in carbon-free energy and collaborating with partners to enhance sustainability efforts. The company is also a signatory of The Climate Pledge, co-founded with Global Optimism, reinforcing its commitment to climate action. In previous years, Amazon's emissions were significantly higher, with 71,540,000,000 kg CO2e reported in 2021 and 70,740,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and has made strides in improving its sustainability practices, reflecting a growing focus on environmental responsibility within the retail sector.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 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 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
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.
