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Sustainability
July 1, 2026 Global
What to know about Amazon’s latest Sustainability Report opens in a new tab
Here’s how to read our 2025 Sustainability Report—and what you’ll find inside.
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Carbon-free energy
June 12, 2026 Global
Inside Amazon's approach to data center sustainability: a conversation with Brandon Oyer opens in a new tab
Brandon Oyer, director of energy and water for Amazon Web Services (AWS), on how Amazon invests in carbon-free energy, strengthens grids, and ensures communities benefit from data center growth.
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Water
March 17, 2026 Global
Spotlight: Protecting water resources opens in a new tab
From reducing water use to increasing reuse and replenishing water in our communities, Amazon is using our scale and innovation-focused approach to support our aim of being responsible water stewards everywhere we operate.
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Transportation
May 27, 2026 Japan
Amazon is now using Japan’s iconic Shinkansen bullet trains to deliver packages opens in a new tab
By leveraging the world-class Shinkansen network, known for its punctuality and speed, Amazon is further advancing the decarbonization of its transportation network.
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Transportation
May 14, 2026 India
The Climate Pledge launches India’s first EV highway framework in collaboration with C40 Cities opens in a new tab
The Framework draws on insights from real-world pilot projects, including a 6,500 km electric-truck run across the Golden Quadrilateral, and outlines a roadmap to make India’s highways EV-ready by 2035.
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Packaging
February 4, 2026 India
Amazon collaborates with IIT Roorkee to develop recyclable packaging from agricultural waste opens in a new tab
Amazon works with IIT Roorkee to convert agricultural waste into biodegradable paper mailers, addressing stubble burning problems while creating sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging.
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Sustainability
June 2, 2026 Europe
Applications now open: Amazon Sustainability Accelerator Climate Tech 2026 opens in a new tab
Startups and scale-ups with proven sustainability technology can pitch for commercial pilots within Amazon’s European operations.
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Water
May 6, 2026 Italy
Amazon launches project to reduce water loss in Italy, saving 200 million liters of water every year opens in a new tab
Amazon has announced it is working with Italian water technology provider Aganova to reduce water loss in the country’s Bergamo region, using AI-powered acoustic leak detection technology.
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Sustainability
April 2, 2026 Europe
Amazon continues to be Europe’s largest corporate purchaser of carbon-free energy opens in a new tab
With over 260 European projects, Amazon is investing in more than 10 gigawatts of carbon-free energy in Europe, which is enough to power more than 8 million European and UK households annually.
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Big goals and key milestones
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100% of electricity consumed by Amazon was matched with renewable energy sources in 2025, for the third consecutive year
Match 100% of the electricity consumed by our global operations with renewable energy by 2025—five years ahead of our original target of 2030
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38% overall decrease in carbon intensity since 2019
Reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040—10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement
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52M meals-equivalent donated globally—36M in the U.S. and 16M in Europe
Reduce food waste by 50% across Europe and U.S. operations by 2030
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75% of the way toward meeting AWS’s water positive goal, as of the end of 2025
AWS will be water positive by 2030, returning more water to communities than it uses in its direct operations
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10K+ electric vehicles deployed in India, surpassing our goal one year ahead of schedule
Deploy 10,000 electric vehicles in India by 2025
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The Climate Pledge is our commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040—10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement. It brings the world’s top companies together to accelerate joint action and responsible change.
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Climate solutions
We aim to reach net-zero carbon emissions across our operations by 2040 by investing in carbon-free energy, scaling solutions, and collaborating with partners to broaden our impact.
Waste and packaging
We’re working to manage and prevent waste and increase recyclability.
Natural resources
We strive to source and use natural resources in a responsible way across our business and supply chain, while investing in conservation and restoration initiatives.
Human rights
We’re embedding respect for human rights throughout our business activities and relationships.
Products and services
We invent, develop, and deliver products and services in a responsible way that help our customers on their sustainability journeys.
See how we’re reinventing packaging options to minimize waste, deliver products safely, and improve recyclability.
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The rapid rise of generative AI (GenAI) has sparked the sustainability community to explore its potential applications, such as climate impact modeling and renewable energy optimization. However, deploying these GenAIpowered solutions in enterprise environments raises risk concerns.
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In 2020, Amazon launched the Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) program to make it easy for customers to discover and shop for products with sustainability certifications. In this paper, we measure the causal impact of products qualifying for CPF on consumer purchase behavior.
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As climate change accelerates, human societies face growing exposure to disasters and stress, highlighting the urgent need for effective early warning systems.
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Sustainability
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2025 Sustainability Report
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Sustainability
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2025 Amazon Sustainability Report - Year in Review
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Sustainability
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2025 Amazon Sustainability Report - Reporting Frameworks Summary