Learn about Amazon's impact initiatives
- 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.
- We aim to make our customers’ lives better and easier every day and to have a positive impact on our local communities all around the world, using our scale and abilities to take on some of society’s most pressing challenges.
- We strive to create real, long-lasting impact on our customers, the communities where we operate, and the planet.
- Small and medium-sized businesses selling in Amazon's store are in all 50 states in the U.S. and more than 130 countries around the world.
- We create jobs with good pay and benefits, build responsibly, work with local contractors and small businesses, and invest in infrastructure like schools, affordable housing, and essential services.
- Emerging technologies are creating tremendous opportunities, and we’re committed to unlocking their full potential in ways that positively impact our employees and communities around the globe.
- We offer the lowest prices every day across the widest selection of products—plus extra savings for Prime members.
More news about our impact
Amazon donates and delivers emergency supplies to American Red Cross, World Central Kitchen, and other nonprofits from our Disaster Relief hubs.
A new wildfire hub in Edmonton, Alberta, will join Amazon's California facility as the company prepares for increasingly severe fire seasons.
With the launch of Get Blue, Amazon customers can turn everyday moments into safe water access—just ask Alexa+, stream a playlist, or shop the new storefront.
Get the latest updates on how we’re reducing our water footprint and investing in innovations to address water scarcity.