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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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). a
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. a b
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a c
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. a
What are Amazon.com's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Amazon.com reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,800,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
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. a c
What methodology does Amazon.com use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Amazon.com reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
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. a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
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. a c
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. a
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. a
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: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 17,240,000 tCO₂e (34.26%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 9,990,000 tCO₂e (19.85%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 9,610,000 tCO₂e (19.1%)
Amazon.com's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Amazon.com’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Amazon.com reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,130,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 637,958 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 23.72 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Amazon.com's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Amazon.com's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Amazon.com reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 23.72 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.61 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Amazon.com rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Amazon.com ranked 21 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Amazon.com among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Amazon.com's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Amazon.com reported a total carbon footprint of 68,250,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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. a b
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%. a