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Amazon's Carbon Footprint Climbs Again
1 Jul
Summary
- Amazon's carbon emissions increased for the second consecutive year in 2025.
- Data center construction significantly contributed to the rising emissions.
- Fuel used by Amazon's extensive delivery operations also played a role.
Amazon.com Inc. reported a second consecutive annual increase in its carbon emissions for 2025. The technology and e-commerce leader's environmental impact grew, with total emissions reaching approximately 81 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
This rise in emissions was primarily fueled by extensive construction activities for its data centers. Furthermore, the significant amount of fuel consumed by Amazon's expansive delivery operations also contributed to the upward trend.
The reported figures show a 16% increase in carbon emissions compared to the previous year. This trend underscores the ongoing environmental challenges associated with the growth of cloud computing infrastructure and large-scale e-commerce logistics.
