Sustainability
We strive to create real, long-lasting impact on our customers, the communities where we operate, and the planet.
In 2019, we co-founded the Climate Pledge and set a commitment to reach net-zero carbon across our entire global operations by 2040. Since that time, we’ve innovated, invested, collaborated and made incredible progress – which continues every day. Learn more about what we've accomplished so far.
Sustainability news
In the UK, Amazon’s transportation network uses electric trucks and vans, rail, e-cargo bikes, and on-foot methods for customer deliveries.
From electric heavy trucks to e-bikes, here’s how Amazon is transforming deliveries for UK customers.
From recycling packaging to buying pre-owned products, here are a few ways to be more sustainable while shopping on Amazon.
From reducing packaging and increasing the use of materials that can be easily recycled, Amazon is committed to reinventing how orders are shipped for the good of customers and the planet.
Community
We aim to make our customers’ lives better and easier every day, and we apply this innovative spirit within our hometown communities.
We're working side-by-side with community partners to increase access to affordable housing, alleviate hunger, strengthen education, and help those impacted by natural disasters when they occur—in addition to having our employees all around the world volunteer their time, skills and passions to support local nonprofits and charities.
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Community news
Through its new Regional Creatives Fund, Amazon is helping charities create pathways into creative careers.
With more than 200,000 hygiene products donated through The Multibank, Amazon’s ‘You Buy. We Donate’ initiative means shoppers can make a real difference.
The new funding builds on the successful £10 million Prime Video Pathway initiative launched in 2022, offering vital support to the most in-need professionals.
Amazon is the official home of Comic Relief’s iconic Red Nose. Find out how you can get involved in Red Nose Day 2025 and help vulnerable people in the UK and around the world.
Small Businesses
We invest in the success of small- and medium-sized businesses selling in Amazon's store.
Selling in Amazon's store fuels growth in local communities. More than 60% of sales in Amazon’s store are from independent sellers - most of which are small- and medium-sized businesses. In the U.S., independent sellers in Amazon’s store employed more than 2 million people.
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Small Business news
Find out how to get started as an Amazon seller and set yourself up for success.
More than 30,000 of Amazon’s European selling partners have already used one or more of Amazon’s generative AI
listing capabilities.
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Throughout E-Commerce week, the E-Commerce Trade Commission will provide resources to help existing and new businesses find a path to exporting online.
The Amazon Small Business Accelerator has worked with industry and government partners to produce a series of reports aimed at helping small businesses thrive. Here are the results.
Economy
Combining our investments in infrastructure and compensation to our employees, we contributed over $1 trillion to the U.S. GDP since 2010.
We work hard to make sure that our growth has a positive impact. We support almost 5 million jobs across the country through both the people we hire and our investment in communities.
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Economy news
Pay for these operations roles starts at a minimum of £14.30 per hour, rising to £15.30 per hour depending on location.
Ambitious career paths and opportunities, a workplace culture designed for innovation, and a focus on sustainability and real-world positive impact – read the top five reasons to work at Amazon.
Amazon ranks in the top 10 largest UK taxpayers and plans to invest £40 billion in the UK over the next three years.
From mastering the Leadership Principles to nailing the behavioural questions, here's what you need to know to successfully navigate the rigorous Amazon interview process.
