- Scope 1 emissions increased due to increased Amazon Logistics deliveries and business growth
- Scope 3 emissions from indirect sources remain significant
- Decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like aviation and shipping
- Supply chain disruptions
- Water scarcity in certain regions
Amazon.com, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Amazon.com, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 68.82M metric tons CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 14.27 MMT CO2e; Scope 2: 2.79 MMT CO2e; Scope 3: 51.76 MMT CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
68.82M metric tons CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 14.27 MMT CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.79 MMT CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 51.76 MMT CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 68.82M metric tons CO2e |
| 2022 | 71.27 million tCO2e |
| 2021 | 71.54 mmt CO₂e/year |
| 2020 | 60.64 mmt CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 3% reduction in absolute carbon emissions
- 100% of electricity consumed by Amazon matched with renewable energy sources
- 12% of packages globally shipped without additional Amazon packaging
- 9% decrease in average single-use plastic packaging weight per shipment
- 75% reduction in food waste intensity in Europe operations and 28% in U.S. operations
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025 (implied)
- Reduce food waste by 50% across U.S. and Europe operations by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
- AWS to be water positive by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSupply Chain ResponsibilityEmployee Well-beingDiversity & InclusionCommunity ImpactResponsible SourcingWaste ReductionHuman Rights