Sustainability
We are committed to and invested in sustainability because it's a win all around.
Through The Climate Pledge, which we co‑founded and committed to in 2019, our goal is to reach net‑zero carbon emissions across our global operations by 2040, while inspiring and inviting others to take action.
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Sustainability news
Get the latest updates on how we’re reducing our water footprint and investing in innovations to address water scarcity.
Get a first look at a future SMR (small modular reactor) that will help power AI and cloud services with advanced nuclear energy in the Pacific Northwest.
Amazon's new delivery station doubles as an exercise in sustainability, packed with more than 40 market-ready technologies and systems designed to reduce its resource usage and shrink its carbon footprint.
A first-of-its-kind harvest marks a milestone in Amazon’s commitment to climate innovation.
Community
We aim to make our customers’ lives better and easier every day, and we apply this innovative spirit within our hometown communities.
We're working side-by-side with community partners to increase access to affordable housing, alleviate hunger, strengthen education, and help those impacted by natural disasters when they occur—in addition to having our employees all around the world volunteer their time, skills and passions to support local nonprofits and charities.
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Community news
Learn how we invest in the community, help power the local economy, and support our employees in Arlington, Virginia.
Learn how we invest in the community, help power the local economy, and support our employees in the Puget Sound region.
We are donating and delivering emergency supplies to impacted communities from our Disaster Relief hub in Mexico.
Amazon is working closely with UN agencies and other first responders as Melissa threatens widespread devastation.
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
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.
Amazon makes it easy to support U.S. small businesses nationwide on deals across an incredible selection of products during Prime Day.
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
For many employees, Amazon offers health care starting on day one of employment, along with mental health and well-being resources, cancer support, and 24/7 access to medical advice.
Turner Humphrey, who served 17 years in the Marine Corps, explains the leadership lessons he carried from his time in the military to the fulfillment center floor.
Amazon's investments are boosting the Empire State's economy while creating opportunities for New Yorkers.
Launched in 2012, Career Choice is an education and training benefit that helps eligible hourly employees grow their skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere.
