Bezos Steps Up on Climate Action

The Bezos Earth Fund

will finance “scientists, activists, NGOs – any effort that offers a real possibility to help preserve and protect the natural world”

Bezos past commitment to climate action

He’s previously invested in the Breakthrough Energy Ventures fund to finance the development of tech to mitigate climate change and reduce fossil fuels and carbon emissions.

Amazon’s climate action

• committed to net zero carbon by 2040
• by 2030 the entire corporate infrastructure will be powered by renewables

Background/Refreshing Our Recollection

Recent media reports have focused onAmazon’s employees and their participation in an all employee organization for “climate justice,” which may be a catalyst for Amazon’s commitment to climate action.

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