Amazon Reports 6% Rise in Emissions in 2024 Due to Data Center Expansion
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Summary
Amazon's carbon emissions increased by 6% in 2024 due to data center construction and fuel consumption by delivery providers. This rise marks the first increase in emissions in three years for the company.
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The company’s emissions last year were up by a third since Amazon pledged in 2019 to eliminate them by 2040.
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