In Short : Amazon achieves its 100% renewable energy target seven years ahead of schedule. This milestone underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. By reaching this goal early, Amazon demonstrates leadership in renewable energy adoption and sets a precedent for other corporations. In Detail : Global online retail and cloud […]
Amazon meets 100% renewable energy goal seven years early – EQ
All of the electricity consumed by Amazon’s operations, including its data centers, was matched with 100% renewable energy in 2023 India : In 2019, Amazon set a goal to match all of the electricity consumed across its global operations – including data centers, corporate buildings, grocery stores and fulfillment centers – with 100% renewable energy […]
Amazon announces 50th renewable energy project in India, which together surpass 1.1 GW of clean energy capacity and make Amazon the largest corporate purchaser of renewables in India – EQ
Amazon’s wind and solar farms in India generated an estimated US$349 million (INR 2,885 crore) in economic investment, and contributed US$87 million (INR 719 crore) to the local gross domestic product (GDP) from 2014 to 2022. These supported an estimated 20,600 full-time equivalent jobs in 2022 alone. The company has reached 50 renewable energy projects […]
Amazon to make initial investment of $3 mn in nature-based projects in India – EQ
Amazon said it would invest $15 Mn to support nature-based projects in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to fight climate change Under the first phase of the project, Amazon would invest $3 Mn in India and will work to support communities and conservation efforts in the Western Ghats India is an important market for Amazon and […]
Amazon partners with Eicher to deploy electric trucks for deliveries in India – EQ Mag
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Amazon will deploy up to 1,000 cutting edge, zero-emission electric trucks for its delivery operations over the next 5 years. Amazon India is partnering with Eicher Motors and Buses to further electrify its e-commerce logistics in the country. This move is an important step towards Amazon’s active efforts to decarbonize its […]
The Aspen Institute, Amazon, Patagonia, and Tchibo Launch the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) to Accelerate Maritime Shipping Decarbonization – EQ Mag
Through ZEMBA, climate-leading cargo owners create the first competitive process for forward procuring zero-emission maritime freight services. Miami Beach, Florida : Last night, during the Aspen Ideas: Climate event in Miami Beach, Florida, USA, the Aspen Institute was pleased to announce the formation of the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA), alongside co-founders Amazon, Patagonia, […]
Amazon Sets a New Record for Most Renewable Energy Purchased by a Single Company – EQ Mag
Seattle, United States : The company’s renewable energy portfolio now totals more than 20 GW and will generate enough clean energy to power 5.3 million homes in the U.S. Amazon’s renewable energy purchases last year brought it closer to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025—five years ahead of its original target Amazon […]
Amazon Revealed 300 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects In India – EQ Mag
On Thursday, Amazon and Vibrant Energy, a division of Macquarie’s Green Investment Group, revealed their first wind-solar hybrid projects in India. “These two projects represent a total of 300 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity and will be based in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka, “In a news release, the company stated. “Once […]
Growatt Portable Power Station Officially Goes Live on Amazon
Growatt announces the launch of an Amazon store for their powerful solar generator & solar panels that harness endless power to light up the future of mankind LOS ANGELES: Growatt, a global leading new energy brand, debuted Infinity 1500 on Amazon yesterday, with special launch deals to mark the occasion. Customers who purchase Infinity 1500 will […]
Amazon Announces 71 New Renewable Energy Projects Globally, Including Firsts in Brazil, India, and Poland – EQ Mag Pro
Amazon now has 202 renewable energy projects in North America, 117 in Europe, 57 in Asia and the Pacific, one in the Middle East, one in Africa, and its first project in South America The total renewable energy projects enabled by Amazon will generate 50,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean energy—or enough to power 4.6 million […]