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Explore our latest Report Amazon is working toward a carbon-free energy future—doing more with less, investing where it matters most, and supporting communities where we operate Explore our spotlight on energy Get more updates about innovations like this delivered straight to your inbox with our sustainability newsletter Sign up for our newsletter Get the latest updates Americas Asia Pacific Europe All All All 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.  1 of 9 Explore recent global news Americas 🇺🇸 United States opens in a new tab 🇲🇽 Mexico opens in a new tab 🇨🇦 Canada opens in a new tab 🇧🇷 Brazil opens in a new tab Asia Pacific 🇦🇺 Australia opens in a new tab 🇮🇳 India opens in a new tab 🇯🇵 Japan opens in a new tab 🇸🇬 Singapore opens in a new tab Europe 🌍 Europe opens in a new tab 🇫🇷 France opens in a new tab 🇩🇪 Germany opens in a new tab 🇮🇹 Italy opens in a new tab 🇵🇱 Poland opens in a new tab 🇪🇸 Spain opens in a new tab 🇬🇧 United Kingdom opens in a new tab Articles are presented in their original language Big goals and key milestones Explore progress Explore progress Achieved Goal 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 Progress Goal 38% overall decrease in carbon intensity since 2019 Reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040—10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement Progress Goal 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 Progress Goal 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 Achieved Goal 10K+ electric vehicles deployed in India, surpassing our goal one year ahead of schedule Deploy 10,000 electric vehicles in India by 2025 Displaying 1 of 5 1 5 Learn More Driving global progress Pause The Climate Pledge Presents: Future Forward , 6 episodes 700+ signatories 63 industries 49 countries and territories 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. Visit The Climate Pledge Visit The Climate Pledge opens in a new tab Browse our focus areas 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. Learn more Displaying 1 of 1 1 1 Waste and packaging We’re working to manage and prevent waste and increase recyclability. Learn more Displaying 1 of 2 1 2 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. Learn more Displaying 1 of 3 1 3 Human rights We’re embedding respect for human rights throughout our business activities and relationships. 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Innovating through science   Visit Amazon Science opens in a new tab [01] Sustainability-focused generative AI risk mitigation strategies 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. Read blog post opens in a new tab The impact of sustainability programs on consumer purchase behavior: Evidence from Amazon 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. Read blog post opens in a new tab Early warning of complex climate risk with integrated artificial intelligence As climate change accelerates, human societies face growing exposure to disasters and stress, highlighting the urgent need for effective early warning systems. Read blog post opens in a new tab Shopping more sustainably Learn more Learn more 01 Recycle, repair, or trade in We offer free set-up, troubleshooting, and replacement parts services. Plus, you can trade in or recycle Amazon devices and a variety of eligible devices from other manufacturers.  Trade in or recycle opens in a new tab Support and repairs opens in a new tab 02 Browse refurbished and pre-owned Keep quality products in use for longer by shopping for pre-owned and refurbished electronics and home goods sold at a discount. Shop more sustainable products opens in a new tab 03 Choose certified products Our Climate Pledge Friendly program helps customers in the U.S. and EU discover and shop for more sustainable products. We collaborate with trusted third-party certifications and create our own to highlight products that meet sustainability standards and support our commitment to help preserve the natural world. Shop certified products opens in a new tab Learn more Learn more Popular downloads See all See all Sustainability PDF, …