In preparation for Earth Day, we’ve gathered some facts and figures that we’re proud of as we work to build a sustainable future.
See how Amazon is working toward a sustainable future.
In preparation for Earth Day, we’ve gathered some facts and figures that we’re proud of as we work to build a sustainable future.
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1Sustainability Question Bank
We provide answers to your most frequent questions about Amazon’s commitment to sustainability.
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16Partners
We're supporting 16 national and international sustainability partnerships and initiatives.
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50Solar systems
We have a goal to install solar systems on 50 fulfillment facility rooftops worldwide by 2020.
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55%Green commuters
More than 55% of Amazonians in Seattle commute to work without a car.
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110Wind turbines
Our wind farm in Texas has 110 wind turbines, our largest wind farm to date.
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11,700Solar panels
Our fulfillment center in Tracy, California has 11,700 solar panels – part of our commitment to installing 50 solar rooftops globally by 2020.
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20,000Employee packaging suggestions
Over a three-month period, more than 20,000 Amazonians working at our fulfillment centers across North America helped us improve packaging by using our packaging feedback button.
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25,000Plants
More than 25,000 plants have been woven into our living wall in The Spheres – a lush garden of biodiversity in downtown Seattle, where we’re helping conserve several species of endangered plants.
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80 millionKilowatt hours
Over a 25-year period, our district energy heat recycling project in Seattle will save 80 million kilowatt hours of electricity.
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500 millionBoxes avoided
Over the past 10 years, our Frustration-Free Packaging programs have eliminated 244,000 tons of packaging materials, avoiding 500 million shipping boxes.
