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Amazon, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Amazon, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is a leading global technology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, Amazon has evolved from an online bookstore into a multifaceted giant in the e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming industries. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Amazon serves millions of customers worldwide. The company is renowned for its innovative services, including Amazon Prime, which offers fast shipping and exclusive content, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dominant player in cloud solutions. Amazon's commitment to customer-centricity and technological advancement has solidified its position as a market leader, consistently ranking among the most valuable brands globally. Notable achievements include pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence and logistics, setting new standards in the retail landscape.

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67

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Amazon, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Amazon.com, Inc.

As of the latest available data, Amazon, Inc. has not disclosed specific carbon emissions figures for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., which is responsible for its climate commitments and emissions data. Amazon has made significant climate commitments, including participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been detailed in the provided information. The company is also involved in various climate initiatives, although no specific initiatives were mentioned in the data provided. As a major player in the e-commerce and technology sectors, Amazon's climate strategy is critical in addressing its environmental impact, particularly in relation to Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, which encompass direct emissions, indirect emissions from energy use, and emissions from the supply chain, respectively. Overall, while specific emissions data is currently unavailable, Amazon's ongoing commitment to climate action through its corporate family relationship with Amazon.com, Inc. indicates a focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the future.

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2018201920202021202220232024
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

How Carbon Intensive is Amazon, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Amazon, Inc.'s primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Amazon, Inc.'s Location?

Very low
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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Amazon, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Amazon, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Amazon, Inc.'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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
34%
Capital Goods
20%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
19%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
9%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
Employee Commuting
5%
Use of Sold Products
3%
Business Travel
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Amazon, Inc.'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, Inc. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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