Our sustainability approach
At Amazon, we are committed to and invested in sustainability because it’s a win all around – it’s good for business, the planet, our customers, and our communities.
We put our scale and inventive culture to work on sustainability and protecting the environment.
Our biggest commitment to electromobility in Germany to date: The last mile is green in Essen
As part of the Climate Pledge, we have committed ourselves to delivering all Amazon orders CO2-neutral by 2040. Today in Essen, the largest fleet of e-vans in Germany to date was officially launched - for a sustainable and green last mile.
Amazon Supports Fight against Climate Change Effects on European Cities
Following The Climate Pledge commitment, and recognizing the urgency of the climate crisis and its impacts on urban communities, Amazon announced a €3.75 million commitment to The Nature Conservancy in an effort to reduce climate change risks and increase species biodiversity in cities. The project will start in Berlin. Learnings will be applied in two other German locations, and then these models will be shared across other European cities.
Amazon launches a $2 billion Climate Pledge Fund
The Climate Pledge Fund will invest in companies creating products, services, and technologies to protect the planet.
Our VP for EU Retail Xavier Garambois, speaks about Amazon’s sustainability plans in Europe
Watch Xavier Garambois, Amazon’s Vice President for EU retail about our commitment to reach Net Zero Carbon by 2030 and other sustainability projects.
We are all in on The Climate Pledge: Net zero carbon by 2040
Climate change is accelerating, and so are we—in our mission to help slow the crisis.
Verizon, Infosys, and Reckitt Benckiser Join The Climate Pledge
The Climate Pledge, co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism, is a commitment to reach net zero carbon by 2040.
Amazon wind and solar farms
In 2015, Amazon announced the construction of Amazon Solar Farm US East, Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) and Amazon Wind Farm US East.
How we’re delivering renewable energy to power Amazon and millions of AWS customers
Major investments in renewable energy are a critical step to address Amazon’s carbon footprint globally.