Amazon.com Inc
Amazon.com's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Amazon.com completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Amazon.com has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Amazon.com's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Amazon.com amounted to 17,930,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Amazon.com decreased by 40.01%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Amazon.com's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Amazon.com's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Amazon.com were 15,130,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Amazon.com reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Amazon.com's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 203.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Amazon.com's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Amazon.com's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Amazon.com reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,800,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Amazon.com reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Amazon.com's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 40.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
What methodology does Amazon.com use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Amazon.com reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
Amazon.com's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Amazon.com's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Amazon.com reported 50,320,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Amazon.com includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Amazon.com's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Amazon.com's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Amazon.com reported total Scope 3 emissions of 50,320,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 97.1% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.9% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Amazon.com reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Amazon.com's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 44.97%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Amazon.com's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Amazon.com 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Amazon.com disclose?
In 2024, Amazon.com reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Amazon.com's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Amazon.com's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 17,240,000 tCOâ‚‚e (34.26%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 9,990,000 tCOâ‚‚e (19.85%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 9,610,000 tCOâ‚‚e (19.1%)
Amazon.com's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Amazon.com's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Amazon.com reported a total carbon footprint of 68,250,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.7% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Amazon.com's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 73.73% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 22.17%.