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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.

58

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.

25

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.

98%

Amazon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Amazon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 68,820,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 14,270,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,790,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 71,830,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This marked a significant reduction from previous years, as the company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040. In 2022, Amazon's total emissions were about 70,740,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 13,320,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,140,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 75,180,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has committed to investing in carbon-free energy and scaling sustainable solutions to meet its long-term climate goals. Amazon's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with total emissions recorded at approximately 71,540,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, 60,640,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and 51,170,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The company has been actively working on reducing its carbon footprint and has signed The Climate Pledge, committing to net-zero emissions by 2040. Overall, Amazon's climate commitments reflect a strong focus on sustainability and a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear target to reach net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040.

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201820192020202120222023
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

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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. Amazon is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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