9 Takeaways from Amazon's 2022 Sustainability Report
Amazon's Commitment to Sustainability
Amazon is committed to building a more sustainable future for all. We use our scale and culture of innovation to help create a more sustainable future for all with a focus on five impact areas: climate change, waste reduction, transportation, sustainable packaging, and social responsibility.
We are committed to and invested in sustainability because it's a win-win-win: it's good for the planet, it's good for our customers, and it's good for our business.
9 Key Takeaways from the 2022 Report
1. We reduced our absolute carbon emissions by 4% year-over-year, even as our net sales grew by 9%.
2. We are on track to meet our goal of reaching net-zero carbon by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement.
3. We invested $1 billion in electric delivery vehicles, and we now have over 100,000 electric delivery vehicles on the road.
4. We reduced our packaging waste by 18% year-over-year.
5. We launched a new program to help customers recycle their used Amazon packaging.
6. We are working with our suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of our supply chain.
7. We are investing in renewable energy projects around the world.
8. We are working to create a more sustainable workforce.
9. We are engaging with our customers and communities to raise awareness about sustainability.
Conclusion
Amazon's 2022 Sustainability Report demonstrates our commitment to building a more sustainable future for all. We are making progress on our goals, and we are committed to continuing to innovate and invest in sustainability. We believe that by working together, we can create a more sustainable world for future generations.
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