Amazon China Ltd. Sustainability Profile
Amazon China Ltd., a subsidiary of the global e-commerce giant Amazon.com, Inc., is headquartered in Beijing, CN. Established in 2004, the company has significantly influenced the online retail landscape in China, focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming services. With a diverse range of offerings, Amazon China provides unique products and services, including an extensive selection of books, electronics, and household items, alongside its Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the launch of Prime membership in China, enhancing customer loyalty and engagement. As a key player in the Chinese e-commerce market, Amazon China continues to innovate and adapt, maintaining a competitive edge through its commitment to customer service and technological advancement.
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How does Amazon China Ltd.'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Amazon China Ltd.'s score of 77 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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As of the latest available data, Amazon China Ltd. does not report specific carbon emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., which cascades its climate commitments and emissions data. Amazon.com, Inc. has set ambitious climate targets, including commitments to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and to power its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025. While specific reduction targets for Amazon China Ltd. are not detailed, the overarching initiatives from its parent company include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to enhance transparency and accountability in emissions reporting and reduction strategies. Amazon China Ltd. is expected to align with these corporate family commitments, contributing to the broader goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. However, without specific emissions data or reduction targets at the subsidiary level, the focus remains on the commitments inherited from Amazon.com, Inc.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Amazon China Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Amazon China Ltd.'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 China Ltd.'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 China Ltd. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
