Sustainability
We strive to make every day better for our customers, the communities where we operate, and the planet – with impacts that will last for generations to come.
In 2019, we co-founded the Climate Pledge and made a commitment to reach net-zero carbon across our entire global operations by 2040. Since that time, we’ve innovated, invested, and collaborated, to make incredible progress.
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Sustainability news
Learn how we're supporting the transition to carbon-free energy and powering our business with sustainability in mind.
How Amazon’s $100 million Right Now Climate Fund is protecting and restoring nature around the world
Get the latest on how the fund is investing in nature-based climate projects across more than 15 countries.
Get the latest updates on how we’re reducing our water footprint and investing in innovations to address water scarcity.
With more than 700 projects globally, Amazon is investing in over 40 gigawatts of carbon-free energy, which is enough to power more than 12.1 million U.S. homes.
Community
By combining what Amazon does best with local expertise and authentic partnerships, we’re supporting the communities we call home so they can thrive.
When a family can stay in the neighborhood they know and love, when fresh food reaches a homebound senior, or when emergency supplies arrive hours after a disaster—these are the outcomes that demonstrate what's possible when our innovation extends beyond serving customers to serving communities.
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Community news
From supporting local food banks to delivering emergency supplies after disasters, Amazon volunteers connect with causes that matter to them year-round.
Learn how we invest in the community, help power the local economy, and support our employees in the Puget Sound region.
Amazon has awarded 200 high school seniors with scholarships of up to $40,000 each, plus a paid internship opportunity at Amazon.
Amazon's investments are boosting the Empire State's economy while creating opportunities for New Yorkers.
Small Businesses
We invest in the success of small- and medium-sized businesses selling in our store.
The integration of selling partners in our store fuels growth in local communities. More than 60% of sales in our store are from independent sellers—most of whom are small- and medium-sized businesses. In the U.S., independent sellers in our store employ more than 2 million people.
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Small Business news
A new Amazon report shows independent sellers thrived in 2025, reflecting the resilience of small businesses.
Amazon Seller Wallet gives selling partners more control over how much and when to convert their funds—available in USD and in EUR.
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.
Economy
We invested more than $340 billion in the U.S. in 2025, including infrastructure and employee compensation, and have contributed over $1.8 trillion to the economy since 2010.
From major cities to small towns and rural communities, our investments are reaching every corner of America. Since 2010, we have invested more than $450 billion in over 1,000 small towns and rural areas across the U.S.—a reflection of our long-standing commitment to spreading economic opportunity to communities of all sizes.
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Economy news
Amazon's CEO of Worldwide Stores Doug Herrington explores how the company innovates, tests ideas, and scales products in this podcast series.
The annual ranking recognizes Amazon's investment in career growth, education access, and local communities—backed by a $2.5 billion skills training commitment.
Amazon's investments are boosting the Prairie State’s economy while creating opportunities for Illinoisans.
Amazon's investments have helped fuel America's economic growth in communities large and small, bringing good jobs and new economic opportunities.
Building Strong Communities
We work hard to make sure the communities in which we operate are better off because we're there. We do that by creating jobs with good pay and benefits, building responsibly, working with local contractors and small businesses, and investing in infrastructure like schools, affordable housing, and essential services.
