Climate Change Data

Amazon.com, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:114 kg CO2e

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Sustainable Supply Chain

Environmental Achievements

  • Made from 27% recycled materials (power adapter and cable not included).
  • 100% recyclable packaging (shipping packaging not included).
  • Total life cycle carbon emissions: 114 kg CO2e
  • Low Power Mode reduces energy consumption when idle.

Social Achievements

  • All assembly sites achieved UL Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum certification.
  • Engaged suppliers to increase renewable energy use and reduce manufacturing emissions.

Governance Achievements

  • Partnership with ChemFORWARD to identify harmful chemicals and safer alternatives.
  • Product carbon footprint certified by the Carbon Trust

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Investments in renewable energy to offset device electricity usage by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Decarbonizing transportation network
  • Reducing energy consumption during product use
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investments in renewable energy to offset device electricity usage by 2025.
  • Implementation of Low Power Mode
  • Alexa Energy Dashboard to help customers manage energy usage.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Engaging suppliers to increase renewable energy use and reduce manufacturing emissions.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard, ISO 14067

Certifications: Carbon Trust, UL Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum

Third-party Assurance: Carbon Trust