Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., is a leading cloud computing provider headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2006, AWS has rapidly transformed the technology landscape, offering a comprehensive suite of services that includes computing power, storage options, and machine learning capabilities. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, AWS serves millions of customers globally. AWS is renowned for its innovative solutions, such as Amazon EC2 and Amazon S3, which provide scalable and flexible resources tailored to diverse business needs. Its commitment to security, reliability, and cost-effectiveness has solidified its position as a market leader in the cloud industry. Notable achievements include being the first major cloud provider and consistently ranking as the largest in terms of market share, making AWS a pivotal player in the digital transformation of enterprises worldwide.
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How does Amazon Web Services, Inc.'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 Web Services, Inc.'s score of 47 is higher than 67% 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 Web Services, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Amazon Web Services, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 13,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 216,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 793,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a slight decrease in emissions from 2020, where total emissions were about 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 17,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 274,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 822,000,000 kg CO2e. AWS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve 100% renewable energy usage by 2025, which is a near-term target focused on Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company aspires to reach net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, a long-term goal that encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Amazon.com, Inc., which oversees the broader sustainability initiatives and targets. AWS's commitment to sustainability aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint in the tech sector.
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| 2014 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,019,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Amazon Web Services, Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
