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Amazon Invests in Washington, Virginia Nuclear Reactors
Tech giant Amazon invested in two more locations that will produce nuclear power.
Amazon Invests in Nuclear Reactors
Amazon made an investment in a company to help meet growing energy demands and support future carbon-free projects that will use small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).
Five Ways Amazon is Helping Modernize the U.S. Power Grid
U.S. power grids are undergoing a massive transformation driven by an evolving energy landscape. In this column, learn how Amazon is taking tangible steps to support the modernization of this complex system, from accelerating energy innovation to advocating for grid modernization reform.
10 Takeaways from Amazon’s Latest Sustainability Report
Five years into The Climate Pledge, Amazon's 2023 Sustainability Report showcases its progress in becoming a more sustainable company. This column presents highlights from the report, including how the company is meeting its energy goals, making strides to decarbonize its transportation and delivery fleet, improving delivery efficiency to reduce emissions, investing in climate solutions and more.
Amazon Reaches 100% RE
Amazon announced the electricity consumed by its operations, including its data centers, was matched with 100% renewable energy last year.
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Nucor Partner for Clean Energy
Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nucor announced agreements to explore new and innovative approaches to support carbon-free energy generation.
Amazon Enters PPA for 150 MW of Ohio Solar
Amazon announced it has entered into power purchase agreements for the full generation capacity of the 150 MWac Fox Squirrel Solar Phase 1, which will help contribute to the tech company’s commitment to match all of the electricity used by its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030.
How Amazon is harnessing solar energy, batteries, and AI to help decarbonize the grid
At Amazon, artificial intelligence is helping solar-plus-storage projects provide power even when the sun isn’t shining. Amazon teams are currently developing an AI model that will leverage machine learning capabilities, along with performance data from Amazon rooftop solar arrays, to help its San Bernardino Air Hub and other buildings minimize energy usage.
7 Ways Amazon is Using AI to Build a More Sustainable Future
From reducing packaging and food waste to powering fulfillment operations more efficiently, Amazon has been innovating with AI and ML for decades. Here are some of the latest ways the company is leveraging AI to reach its Climate Pledge commitment of net-zero carbon by 2040 and become a more sustainable business.
Amazon Adds Oregon Wind Project
Amazon announced the signing of a new power purchase agreement (PPA) to source renewable energy from a wind farm located in Gilliam County, Oregon.
Amazon Continues to Add Solar, Wind Power
Amazon increased its renewable portfolio by investing in more than 100 new solar and wind energy projects in 2023 and now has over 500 solar and wind projects globally.
Amazon Adds Hydrogen Electrolyzer System
An Amazon fulfillment center in Aurora, Colorado added an electrolyzer system to produce hydrogen for the retailer.
Amazon Increases European Rail and Sea Transportation by 50%
Amazon has partnered with European carriers to move products via more than 100 rail lanes and 300 sea routes to increase the number of customer deliveries and inventory transfers, which also lowers carbon emissions by almost 50%.
Amazon Launches First Brownfield Solar Project
Amazon announces its first brownfield solar project, which will be built over a reclaimed coal mine site in Maryland, and its first renewable energy project in South Korea.
Apple, Nike Launch Clean Energy Procurement Academy
Apple, Nike and several other companies launched the Clean Energy Procurement Academy to equip companies with knowledge and capabilities to adopt more clean energy.
Amazon Fresh Location Receives Zero Carbon Certification
A Seattle Amazon Fresh location received a Zero Carbon Certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), making it the first Amazon building to receive the certification.
Amazon Invests in Direct Air Capture Tech
Amazon announced its first investments in direct air capture (DAC) as part of its Climate Pledge commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Amazon to Use Green BioFuel for Shipments
Amazon finalized a 2023-2024 agreement for the transport of 20,000 FFE containers using green biofuel.
2022 Amazon Sustainability Report
"Building a Better Future Together," Amazon's 2022 Sustainability Report, is the company's fifth report detailing progress against its targets, commitments, and environmental, social, and governance topics. Explore this report to learn about achievements and progress from the world's largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy.
Amazon Increases RE Use to 90%
Tech giant Amazon increased its sustainability efforts across its businesses - ecommerce business, entertainment studio and cloud provider in 2022.
Amazon Supports Communities with Solar and Wind Projects
Amazon is expanding its renewable energy footprint in new ways, with projects that include a Kentucky solar farm and a utility-scale wind farm in Mississippi that will power its local operations.
Amazon's New HQ Uses Climate-Friendly Solutions at Scale
Amazon offers a look at its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, which features sustainability principles embedded throughout its design.
Amazon Signs PPAs for Global Wind and Solar
Amazon has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for wind and solar projects across Europe, the U.S., and Asia-Pacific. The agreements are another step on Amazon's path to power its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025, five years ahead of its original commitment to do so by 2030.
Amazon Sets Corporate Renewable Energy Record
Amazon set a new corporate record for the most renewable energy announced by a single company in one year. The company grew its renewable energy capacity by 8.3 gigawatts (GW) through 133 new projects in 11 countries in 2022.
Amazon Partners for 19 RNG Fueling Stations
A new fueling station providing renewable natural gas for Amazon and other truck fleets has opened in the greater Chicago area. This station is part of an agreement between Amazon and Clean Energy Fuels Corp, to build 19 stations nationwide.
Amazon Facility Seeks Carbon Certification
One of Amazon’s newest Same-Day sites in Sacramento, California&mdash optimized for fulfilling and delivering items to customers within hours, will be the first logistics facility to pursue ILFI Zero Carbon Certification.
Amazon Adds Electric Trucks in Germany
Amazon will receive fully electric heavy-duty trucks in Germany by year end from Volvo Trucks.
Amazon Completes 71 New Renewable Energy Projects Globally
Amazon announced that it expanded its renewable energy portfolio globally with an additional 2.7 GW of clean energy capacity across 71 new renewable energy projects.
Amazon Adds Low Carbon Electrofuels to Trucks
Amazon signed an agreement with renewable fuels technology company Infinium to power Amazon’s transportation fleet with ultra-low carbon electrofuels beginning in 2023.
Amazon Adopts Green Hydrogen
Amazon announced that the company has signed an agreement with Plug Power to supply 10,950 tons per year of green hydrogen for its transportation and building operations starting in 2025.
