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Amazon India Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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Amazon India Ltd., a subsidiary of the global e-commerce giant Amazon.com, Inc., is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the Indian e-commerce landscape, offering a diverse range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and groceries. With a focus on customer-centric innovation, Amazon India has introduced unique features such as Amazon Prime, which provides members with exclusive access to streaming services and expedited shipping. The company has also made significant strides in logistics and technology, enhancing the shopping experience for millions of customers across the country. Recognised for its commitment to quality and convenience, Amazon India continues to strengthen its market position, contributing to the growth of the digital economy in India.

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78

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Amazon India Ltd.'s score of 78 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

88%

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Amazon India Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Amazon.com, Inc.

Amazon India Ltd. currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family that includes Amazon.com, Inc., from which it inherits climate commitments and initiatives. 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. These targets are part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are cascaded down to Amazon India Ltd. as a current subsidiary. While specific reduction targets for Amazon India Ltd. are not detailed, the overarching goals from Amazon.com, Inc. reflect a strong commitment to addressing climate change and reducing carbon footprints across its global operations. The company is also involved in various sustainability initiatives, although specific details on these initiatives for Amazon India Ltd. are not provided. In summary, while Amazon India Ltd. does not report its own emissions data, it aligns with the significant climate commitments and reduction targets set by its parent company, Amazon.com, Inc., demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action within the industry context.

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Scope 1
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0,000,000,000
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
-
0,000,000,000
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
-
00,000,000,000
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 India Ltd.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Amazon India Ltd.'s Location?

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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. This request for Amazon India Ltd. is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Amazon India Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Amazon India 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.

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 India 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 India Ltd. has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
Reduction Actions

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