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updated 2 months ago

Amazon UK Services Limited Sustainability Profile

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Amazon UK Services Limited, a subsidiary of the global e-commerce giant Amazon.com, Inc., is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1998, the company has significantly expanded its operations across the UK, providing a wide range of services that include cloud computing, digital streaming, and e-commerce solutions. With a focus on innovation, Amazon UK Services stands out in the industry through its unique offerings such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), which has become a leader in cloud infrastructure. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the launch of Prime Video and the expansion of its fulfilment centres, enhancing its market position as a key player in the UK retail and technology sectors. Amazon UK Services Limited continues to shape the future of online shopping and digital services, making it a pivotal force in the UK economy.

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66

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 UK Services Limited's score of 66 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Amazon UK Services Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Amazon.com, Inc.

Amazon UK Services Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., and therefore, its climate commitments and initiatives are influenced by the parent company's strategies. 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 initiatives are part of the broader Climate Pledge, which aims to encourage other companies to join in reducing their carbon footprints. As a subsidiary, Amazon UK Services Limited aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other sustainability frameworks cascaded from Amazon.com, Inc. This includes participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and commitments to renewable energy initiatives. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Amazon UK Services Limited have not been disclosed. In summary, while Amazon UK Services Limited does not provide specific emissions data, it is committed to the overarching climate goals set by its parent company, Amazon.com, Inc., focusing on significant reductions in carbon emissions and a transition to renewable energy sources.

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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 UK Services Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Amazon UK Services Limited'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 UK Services Limited's Location?

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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 UK Services Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Amazon UK Services Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Amazon UK Services Limited'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 UK Services Limited'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 UK Services Limited 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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