The full story: Why Prime members have the power to change Amazon
Amazon has the resources to lead the world toward a clean future. Here's why your membership matters—and what we can achieve together.
The Problem: A Dirty Amazon
This is what we mean by a dirty Amazon: deliveries that pollute, warehouses and data centers powered by fossil fuels, and corporate money propping up climate denial politics.
Prime Polluter
According to Stand.earth's 2024 Prime Polluter report, Amazon's delivery operations alone generated 71 million metric tons of carbon emissions in 2022. That's more than the annual emissions of Austria. Much of this comes from the company's massive last-mile delivery fleet.
Read the full report →The Renewable Energy Illusion
Amazon claims its data centers run on clean energy. Research from the Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) shows the company leans heavily on Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) to make this claim. These are accounting tricks that let companies pretend to be green while still burning fossil fuels.
Read the analysis →Prime Members Want Change
A Morning Consult poll found that 80% of Prime members want Amazon to do more to cut delivery and transportation emissions. This isn't just activists talking. It's Amazon's most loyal customers.
Read the poll results →The Good News: Real Solutions Exist
Amazon has the scale, innovation, and resources to lead the world toward a clean future. With the same boldness it used to redefine retail, Amazon could:
- Electrify its global delivery fleet.
- Power every data center and warehouse with real renewable energy, not accounting tricks
- Use its influence to support solutions that reflect the needs and values of communities
The technology exists. The money exists. The only thing missing? The will. And that's where Prime members come in.
Our Demands
We aren't just customers. As Prime members, we fund Amazon's business and shape its reputation. Together, we're calling for:
Zero-Emission Deliveries by 2030
Amazon must commit to transitioning its entire delivery network to zero-emission vehicles, starting with the elimination of emissions from last-mile fleets by 2030.
Full Renewable Energy Across Operations
Beyond delivery fleets, Amazon must power all of its warehouses, data centers, and offices with real, verifiable renewable energy. This means no reliance on offsets or accounting tricks, but a genuine transition to clean power that aligns with global climate goals.
Respect for Local Communities
Amazon must operate in ways that respect and protect the health, safety, and rights of the communities where it does business. This includes addressing environmental justice concerns, ensuring fair labor practices, and preventing pollution and harm in frontline neighborhoods.
Ready to use your Prime Power?
Join thousands of Prime members who are demanding a cleaner Amazon. Your voice matters.