Sustainability
We strive to create real, long-lasting impact on our customers, the communities where we operate, and the planet.
In 2019, we co-founded the Climate Pledge and set a commitment to reach net-zero carbon across our entire global operations by 2040. Since that time, we’ve innovated, invested, collaborated and made incredible progress – which continues every day. Learn more about what we've accomplished so far.
Sustainability news
With more than 700 projects globally, Amazon is investing in over 40 gigawatts of carbon-free energy, which is enough to power more than 12.1 million U.S. homes.
How Amazon’s $100 million Right Now Climate Fund is protecting and restoring nature around the world
Get the latest on how the fund is investing in nature-based climate projects across more than 15 countries.
The Stockton-on-Tees facility will use AI tracking, carbon-storing materials, and renewable energy to cut emissions by at least 20%.
The collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee will reduce plastic usage and cut air pollution.
Community
By combining what Amazon does best with local expertise and authentic partnerships, we're helping the communities we call home thrive.
When a family can stay in the neighborhood they know and love, when fresh food reaches a homebound senior, or when emergency supplies arrive hours after a disaster, these outcomes demonstrate what's possible when Amazon's innovation extends beyond serving customers to serving communities. Learn more
Community news
Learn how we invest in the community, help power the local economy, and support our employees in the Puget Sound region.
Amazon's investments are boosting the Lone Star State's economy while creating opportunities for Texans.
Learn how we invest in the community, help power the local economy, and support our employees in the National Capital Region.
Amazon expands hub to help communities face the rising threat of wildfires in California and beyond.
Small Businesses
We invest in the success of small- and medium-sized businesses selling in Amazon's store.
Selling in Amazon's store fuels growth in local communities. More than 60% of sales in Amazon’s store are from independent sellers - most of which are small- and medium-sized businesses. In the U.S., independent sellers in Amazon’s store employed more than 2 million people.
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Small Business news
Amazon Seller Wallet gives selling partners more control over how much and when to convert their funds—available in USD and in EUR.
A pivotal decision to invite independent sellers into Amazon’s store in 2000 has driven tremendous business growth for entrepreneurs while transforming the retail industry.
Amazon launches new AI customs tools and expands its fulfillment offerings for Walmart, Shopify, and SHEIN, helping sellers simplify their supply chain and better serve customers across their channels
More than 60% of sales in Amazon’s store come from independent sellers like this North Dakota brand, which tapped into Amazon’s small-business tools to sell online and in retailers like Whole Foods Market.
Economy
Combining our investments in infrastructure and compensation to our employees, we contributed over $1 trillion to the U.S. GDP since 2010.
We work hard to make sure that our growth has a positive impact. We support almost 5 million jobs across the country through both the people we hire and our investment in communities.
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Economy news
Amazon has reduced workplace injury rates by 43% since 2019, reflecting our continued focus on safety excellence.
Anyone can schedule a free in-person tour at more than 50 sites across 12 countries.
Applications are now open for 2026 grants supporting nonprofit literary organizations that empower writers across all genres.
Amazon's CEO of Worldwide Stores Doug Herrington explores how the company innovates, tests ideas, and scales products in this podcast series.
