Amazon Digital Services LLC, a subsidiary of the global e-commerce giant Amazon, is headquartered in the United States. Established in 2006, the company has rapidly evolved within the digital services industry, focusing on cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations in Europe and Asia, Amazon Digital Services offers a range of innovative products, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Prime Video, and Alexa. These services are distinguished by their scalability, reliability, and user-friendly interfaces, catering to both individual consumers and businesses alike. Recognised as a leader in the digital marketplace, Amazon Digital Services has achieved significant milestones, including being a pioneer in cloud solutions and maintaining a dominant position in the streaming sector. Its commitment to innovation continues to shape the future of digital services globally.
How does Amazon Digital Services LLC'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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Amazon Digital Services LLC's score of 87 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Amazon Digital Services LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the latest year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family under Amazon.com, Inc., which has established significant climate commitments and reduction initiatives. As a current subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., Amazon Digital Services LLC inherits its climate strategies and targets. Amazon.com, Inc. has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement's timeline. This commitment includes a focus on reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, although specific figures for Amazon Digital Services LLC are not disclosed. The company is also aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participates in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are frameworks for measuring and managing carbon emissions. These initiatives reflect Amazon's commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate actions. While specific reduction targets for Amazon Digital Services LLC are not available, the overarching goals set by Amazon.com, Inc. signal a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the digital services sector.
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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 |
Amazon Digital Services LLC'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.
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 Digital Services LLC 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.