{"id":170601,"date":"2024-07-11T16:20:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T20:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/amazon-achieved-its-goal-renewable-energy\/"},"modified":"2024-07-11T16:31:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T20:31:07","slug":"amazon-achieved-its-goal-renewable-energy","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/amazon-achieved-its-goal-renewable-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon achieved its all-renewable energy target 7 years early"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Amazon achieved its goal<\/strong> and has announced that, as of 2023, all electricity used in its operations, which includes data centers and other facilities, will <strong>come exclusively from renewable sources <\/strong>. This achievement comes <strong>seven years ahead of the proposed 2030 target<\/strong>, highlighting an accelerated commitment to green practices.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did Amazon achieve its goal of using 100% renewable energy?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Initially, the company set an ambitious goal in 2019 to <strong>convert all of its global operations, including logistics centers and corporate offices, to 100% renewable energy<\/strong>. By achieving this goal ahead of schedule, the company has cemented its position as the world&#8217;s largest corporate acquirer of renewable energy for four years in a row, a distinction awarded by Bloomberg NEF.<\/p>\n\n<p>This leadership has been cemented by multibillion-dollar investments in more than 500 solar and wind projects globally, generating enough energy to power 7.6 million U.S. homes.<\/p>\n<div class=\" align\"><div id=\"wpfp_2777\" data-item=\"{&quot;sources&quot;:[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=zVGc5scDTEw&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;,&quot;sources_fvqs&quot;:[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=zVGc5scDTEw&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;}]}],&quot;id&quot;:&quot;3556&quot;,&quot;splash&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/zVGc5scDTEw\\\/maxresdefault.jpg#auto&quot;}\" class=\"freedomplayer flowplayer no-brand is-splash is-paused skin-custom no-svg fp-full fp-outlined is-youtube is-youtube-standard\" data-fvsticky=\"true\" data-button-repeat=\"1\" data-button-rewind=\"1\" data-fv-embed=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/amazon-achieved-its-goal-renewable-energy\/fvp-2777\/\" style=\"position:relative; max-width: 95%; max-height: 90%; \" data-ratio=\"0.5625\" data-qsel=\"1080p,720p,480p,360p\" data-qlabels=\"1080p,720p,480p,360p\" data-fv_stats_data=\"{&quot;player_id&quot;:&quot;2777&quot;,&quot;post_id&quot;:170601}\" data-engine=\"fvyoutube\" data-speedb=\"1\">\n\t<div class=\"fp-ratio\" style=\"padding-top: 56.25%\"><\/div>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%\" class=\"fp-splash\" alt=\"video\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/zVGc5scDTEw\/maxresdefault.jpg#auto\" \/>\n\t<div class=\"fp-ui\" style=\"position:absolute\"><noscript>Please enable JavaScript<\/noscript><div class=\"fp-play fp-visible\"><svg class=\"fp-play-rounded-outline\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 99.844 99.8434\"><defs><style>.fp-color-play{opacity:0.65;}.controlbutton{fill:#fff;}<\/style><\/defs><title>play-rounded-outline<\/title><path class=\"fp-color-play\" d=\"M49.9217-.078a50,50,0,1,0,50,50A50.0564,50.0564,0,0,0,49.9217-.078Z\"\/><path class=\"controlbutton\" d=\"M41.0359,71.19a5.0492,5.0492,0,0,1-2.5575-.6673c-1.8031-1.041-2.7958-3.1248-2.7958-5.8664V35.1887c0-2.7429.9933-4.8272,2.797-5.8676,1.8025-1.0422,4.1034-.86,6.48.5143L70.4782,44.5672c2.3751,1.3711,3.6826,3.2725,3.6832,5.3545s-1.3076,3.9845-3.6832,5.3562L44.9592,70.0114A7.9384,7.9384,0,0,1,41.0359,71.19Zm.0065-40.123a2.6794,2.6794,0,0,0-1.3582.3413c-1.0263.5926-1.5912,1.9349-1.5912,3.78V64.6563c0,1.8449.5649,3.1866,1.5906,3.7791,1.0281.5932,2.4733.4108,4.07-.512L69.273,53.1906c1.5983-.9227,2.478-2.0838,2.478-3.2689s-.88-2.3445-2.478-3.2666L43.754,31.9227A5.5685,5.5685,0,0,0,41.0423,31.0671Z\" filter=\"url(#f1)\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"fp-preload\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='fvp-share-bar'><div><label><a class=\"embed-code-toggle\" href=\"#\"><strong>Embed<\/strong><\/a><\/label><\/div><div class=\"embed-code\"><label>Copy and paste this HTML code into your webpage to embed.<\/label><textarea><\/textarea><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Amazon invested in more than 500 wind and solar projects worldwide. Source: The Climate Pledge.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commitment to carbon neutrality<\/h2>\n\n<p>This achievement reinforces Amazon&#8217;s commitment to its goal of <strong>achieving zero net carbon emissions by 2040<\/strong>. However, the future presents new challenges, mainly due to the increase in demand for generative AI, which could require significant adjustments in energy sources. <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/articulo\/renewable-energy-sources\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"articulo\" data-id=\"67550\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">energy sources<\/a>\n<\/strong> originally projected. The company is determined to adapt its strategies and continue its evolution towards carbon neutrality.<\/p>\n\n<p>In addition to increasing its investment in renewable energy, <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/amazon-increases-its-renewable-capacity-to-3-gw\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"157744\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\n<\/strong> is investigating carbon-free energy alternatives that could complement existing renewable sources. Amazon&#8217;s chief sustainability officer, Kara Hurst, expressed the company&#8217;s continued commitment to sustainability, stating that while they have achieved a significant milestone, the mission to fully decarbonize their operations is an evolving process and an ongoing challenge.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combating climate change<\/h2>\n\n<p>BloombergNEF&#8217;s Kyle Harrison highlighted the importance of Amazon&#8217;s leadership in the global transition to a <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/articulo\/bioenergy-and-carbon-capture-the-double-blow-to-the-climate-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"articulo\" data-id=\"89400\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">low-carbon economy<\/a>\n<\/strong>. According to him, Amazon&#8217;s effort to balance growing energy demand with sustainable solutions is crucial to addressing climate change on a global scale.<\/p>\n\n<p>The company has also pioneered <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/aws\/aws-training-programs-sustainability-projects-mississippi\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/aws\/aws-training-programs-sustainability-projects-mississippi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">renewable energy projects<\/a>\n<\/strong> projects <strong>in 27 countries<\/strong>, including the company&#8217;s first renewable <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.es\/noticias\/sostenibilidad\/amazon-batio-en-2022-el-record-de-inversion-anual-en-energias-renovables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">large-scale renewable energy projects<\/a>\n<\/strong> in nations such as India and Japan. In addition, the company has implemented nearly 300 on-site solar projects at locations such as logistics centers and Whole Foods Market stores, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability on multiple fronts.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Follow us on social networks and don&#8217;t miss any of our publications!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@inspenet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/inspenetnetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/inspenetnetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/inspenet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Inspenetnetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/sustainability\/amazon-renewable-energy-goal\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/sustainability\/amazon-renewable-energy-goal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amazon has become the world&#8217;s largest corporate buyer of renewable energy, a distinction it has held for four consecutive years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9014,"featured_media":170456,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categoria_noticias":[13026,13044],"etiqueta_noticias":[],"class_list":["post-170601","noticias","type-noticias","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categoria_noticias-energy","categoria_noticias-new-energies"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/noticias\/170601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/noticias"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/noticias"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9014"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=170601"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/noticias\/170601\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/170456"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=170601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categoria_noticias","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categoria_noticias?post=170601"},{"taxonomy":"etiqueta_noticias","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/etiqueta_noticias?post=170601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}