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Great to be in NYC today for Climate Week and to celebrate The Climate Pledge's five-year anniversary with many of our 525 signatories.   In 2019, we co-founded the Pledge and committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Achieving this type of goal is significant for any company; but when you think about Amazon, given the diverse set of businesses and sectors we operate in (including many with very industrialized operations), it’s even more complex. But, we’re committed to being net carbon zero by 2040.   Our journey began with small wins that have led to bigger progress—last year, we matched 100% of the electricity we consumed across Amazon’s global operations with renewable energy, we now have 24K electric delivery vehicles on the road globally, we’ve eliminated 95% of the air plastic pillows in North America packaging (getting to 100% by end of year) and already eliminated 100% in Europe, and cut 446K metric tons of packaging in 2023 alone.   We’re making meaningful progress, but know there is still lots of work ahead to build the future we all want for ourselves, our kids, our communities, and our customers. We’re committed to continuing to lead, partner, and innovate on this important issue.

We just increased the average total compensation package for fulfillment and transportation employees in the U.S. to over $29 per hour. We’ve worked hard to offer some of the best benefits in our industry. This includes things like health care from the first day on the job, dental coverage, a 401(k) program with a company match, flexible working hours, and even pre-paid college tuition. Learn more about our compensation and benefits. ➡️ https://amzn.to/3ZEFdrg

Happy 12th Amaversary to our Director of Hardware Reliability, Guneet Sethi! 🎉 He and his team stress test our devices so that they’re durable and reliable for customers. Guneet, thanks for all you do, and for being a very good sport about this video. 😂 We had a lot of fun participating in this trend with our Gen Z intern, who by the way, was inclined for a full-time job offer once she graduates! #CustomerObsession. More about the lab here: https://amzn.to/3ZxIR6l

Three of the greatest secret life hacks: 1. Freeze your grapes and then use them as ice cubes. 🍇 2. Put peppermint tea bags in shoes to keep them fresh. 👟 3. Use the Amazon Lens feature to search for products by taking a photo or uploading an image. Our visual search algorithms will scan the photo and find what you're looking for! 🔎 🤳 Want more Amazon tips? We’ve got 5 more hacks for you here: https://amzn.to/4e9jUT8 What is one secret tip that changed your life? ⬇️

We’re bringing back Prime Big Deal Days this October 8 & 9! 🎉. We’re just as excited as this delivery driver, and we hope you are too! Stay tuned for more details.

People sometimes misinterpret what our Earn Trust Leadership Principle means. Earning trust isn't about constantly agreeing with your coworkers. It's not about oversharing personal details to create a false sense of familiarity. And it definitely isn't about being a pushover who lets the team walk all over you. True trust is earned through reliability, authenticity, and self-awareness. It comes from following through on your commitments, challenging respectfully if you disagree, and being vocally self-critical, even when it’s awkward or embarrassing. As a leader (and by the way, you don’t have to be a people manager to be a leader), earning trust means: 1) Doing things you say you’re going to do, when you’re going to do them. And if something changes, proactively communicating with stakeholders. 2) Listening intently and speaking candidly and respectfully if you disagree. 3) Owning your mistakes and being transparent. Covering things up or throwing people under the bus rapidly destroys trust. If you’re doing Earn Trust right, you won’t always be the most popular person in the room. But trusted leadership is infinitely more valuable than just being well liked. Learn about other nuances with our LPs from our CEO, Andy Jassy: https://amzn.to/3XlSmTj

Amazon Kindle 🤝 Peloton Interactive. For avid readers and fitness enthusiasts, the struggle to balance a good book with a good workout is real. Well, struggle no more! You can now read your Kindle books as you get your workout in on the Peloton Bike, Bike , Tread, or Tread . Here are the 10 eBooks recommended by the Amazon Books Editors, including some from popular Peloton instructors! 1. Don’t have a lot of time for reading AND a workout? ➡️ The Art Thief by Michael Finkel 2. Want to laugh (and swoon) through the workout pain? ➡️ Funny Story by Emily Henry 3. Hoping to escape to an imaginary world? ➡️ Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 4. Love a long ride and need a saga for the journey? ➡️ All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker 5. Need a little extra motivation from your favorite no-excuses Peloton instructor? ➡️ Shut Up and Run by Robin Arzón Click here to see the rest of the recos! ➡️ https://amzn.to/4gdH9wB. What ebook are you reading during your workout? 📚

With a growing water crisis driven by climate change, population growth, and economic development, as global freshwater demand is predicted to exceed supply by 40 percent by 2030, according to the United Nations, we’re committed to doing our part. Amazon Web Services's investments in water-stressed communities help to restore watersheds and bring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene services. In 2023 alone, AWS's water replenishment portfolio returned 3.5 billion liters to local communities. That’s why AWS is launching six new water replenishment projects in the U.S., South America, and China. ➡️ https://amzn.to/3AQhZ70

Rapid responses to natural disasters are essential. We’re proud to announce the opening of our first Disaster Relief Hub designated for wildfire relief, located in Southern California within the San Bernardino Valley. This specialized hub will allow Amazon to swiftly deploy critical supplies to communities affected by wildfires across the United States. We have 14 Disaster Relief Hubs around the world, that span across Germany, Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. Learn more. ➡️ https://amzn.to/3XoWhzO Some photos courtesy of our disaster relief partner, American Red Cross.

There's only one way to celebrate International Dog Day - and that's to order a package just so your dog can play with the box! 📦 🐶 And now that we've recently ditched almost all of our plastic air pillows from customer deliveries in North America and swapped them with recyclable paper, you can feel that much better letting your dog enjoy their Amazon order.