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Amazon reveals it used more energy than New Zealand in 2025 as its carbon footprint rises 16%

Amazon says emissions rose 16% in 2025, purchased electricity emissions up 34%
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In its 2025 Sustainability Report, Amazon revealed its absolute emissions increased 16% to 80.9 million tonnes, meaning that one single company now generates as many emissions as an entire country – New Zealand (77.8 million tonnes in 2024).

The company blamed AI for creating unprecedented energy demand, causing emissions to rise significantly in 2025, but it argues long-term investments in renewable energy and data center efficiency keep it on track for its 2040 net zero goal.

However, this is Amazon's largest annual emissions increase since it launched its net zero Climate Pledge, and its data center expansion plans continue to develop.

Amazon's emissions continue to grow – 2040 net zero goal remains realistic

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Amazon's emissions continue to grow – 2040 net zero goal remains realistic

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