ESG Today writes that the information was made available in Amazon's 2022 Sustainability Report and the new requirements are part of the company's bigger goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. Third party suppliers, which Amazon has no direct control over, are responsible for three quarters of the company's total carbon footprint.

Kara Hurst, Vice President and Head of Worldwide Sustainability at Amazon, said that "reaching net-zero carbon by 2040 requires Amazon to reduce its carbon footprint across our entire business, including our vast global supply chain. Like many companies our size, this is challenging, as these are activities that take place outside our direct operational control."

Still, the e-commerce company announced in the report that its overall footprint dropped by 0.4%, with Scope 3 emissions decreasing by 0.7%, while the revenue grew by 9%. This means that suppliers took some action with regards to constructions and transport methods, which led to the reduction in emissions.

It's not just requirements that Amazon set for its suppliers, but the company is committed to help those who are willing to become more sustainable, by providing tools and products that can track emissions, while helping some transition to renewable energy sources.

Other highlights in the report include Amazon's progress towards 100% renewable energy by 2025, which is achievable, according to officials, as the company grew its carbon-free energy capacity by 8 GW last year. Also, EV-deliveries saw a significant increase, as the company acquired 9.000 battery-powered vans and plans to operate 100.000 by 2030.