Amazon (Whole Foods)

Amazon currently does not use climate-related scenario analysis but plans to within two years. Amazon subsidiary Whole Foods has recognised that climate change will affect the company's animal agricultural supply chain and that sustainable agricultural practices such as better livestock management and shorter supply chains are an opportunity for the company to reduce its GHG emissions, however, there is no evidence the subsidiary has conducted scenario analysis. Amazon's food businesses have not recognised protein diversification as a means to reduce its emissions.

Amazon does not provide a breakdown of emissions from animal agriculture.

The company discloses a commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040, aligning with a 1.5°C trajectory. However, it does not have an SBTi-approved Scope 1, 2 or 3 target.

The company provides no information relating to protein diversification in its climate disclosure.

There is no evidence that the company is strategically integrating protein diversification into its climate transition plan.

The company does not have a protein diversification target.

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The company's Board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee oversees the company's environmental policies, sustainability initiatives, and progress on The Climate Pledge. However, there is no evidence of the company's board supporting a protein diversification strategy, or the development of one in the future.

The company discloses in its CDP climate report that it has board members with experience relating to sustainability. However, in the company's 2024 Proxy Statement there was no evidence was found that the board members have technical expertise in climate risk/ sustainability

From the company's disclosure it is unclear whether any board members have technical expertise in nutrition and/or health.

Amazon provides its US policy positions on federal minimum wage, climate change, energy and technology, DEI, LGBTQ+ and more. It is unclear whether the company lobbies governments in other geographies in which it operates.

The company discloses in its CDP Climate Change 2023 that its lobbying activity is aligned with a 1.5C scenario. However, there is no assessment of their alignment with health and nutrition guidelines.

The company discloses a full list of its affiliations with trade associations, coalitions, non-profits, and social welfare organisations to which it provides support.

Amazon does not disclose an assessment of its indirect lobbying activities to evaluate whether they are aligned with positive nutrition or climate outcomes

Amazon has not committed to the principles of a Just Transition

Amazon has pledged to upskill 100,000 employees by 2025 by offering prepaid education and technical training. From Amazon's disclosure, it is unclear if Amazon's upskilling covers the company's efforts to decarbonise animal agricultural linked workers.

Amazon's brand Whole Foods, states it supports Climate Smart Agriculture. The company discloses it is committed to encouraging suppliers to utilise climate-smart agriculture (such as organic and regenerative) and champion environmental stewardship. However, the company did not provide any examples of supporting its animal protein producers transition their practices.

Amazon does not have a Just Transition strategy

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Amazon is expanding its offering of plant-based proteins by launching external brand products such as Eat Meati and Grounded in Whole Foods and launching its own line of ready meals in its UK branch of Amazon Fresh. Only the company's efforts in Whole Foods cover its largest market the US.

Amazon does not disclose quantitative data related to alternative protein sources

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The company focuses on enhancing customer experience by providing lower prices, convenient services, and a wider selection of sustainable products. However, there is no evidence that the company commits to developing and delivering marketing and merchandising strategies related to alternative protein sources.

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There is no evidence of the company actively promoting the nutritional attributes of its plant-based offering

Amazon is promoting the sustainability attributes of its products through its regenerative agriculture product label in its subsidiary Whole Foods. Amazon has disclosed that this label currently covers more than 70 products and has an additional 200 products that mention regenerative. However, it is unclear from the company's disclosure the extent to which this label covers the company's alternative protein source products.

The company acknowledges the consumers' preference for sustainable products. However, there is no evidence that the company conducts consumer research relating to alternative protein sources.

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