Amazon sees carbon footprint fall for the first time

James Murray
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Credit: Amazon

Global tech and retail giant reports modest fall in emissions, as investments in renewable power and green transport start to take effect

Amazon's carbon footprint has fallen for the first time since the global tech giant began reporting on its emissions in 2019, marking a major staging post on the journey towards the company's goal of achieving...

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