Tag: Climate Pledge

Amazon announces $2bn Climate Pledge Fund to invest in companies working for sustainable development

Online retail giant Amazon Inc recently announced The Climate Pledge Fund to support the development of sustainable technologies and services that will enable Amazon and other companies to meet The Climate Pledge—a commitment to be net zero carbon by 2040. This dedicated venture investment program—with an initial $2 billion in funding—will back visionary companies whose…

Amazon rolls out electric delivery rickshaws in India

In an attempt to reduce its carbon footprint and achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced the introduction of electric delivery rickshaws in India. The details of the plan are not yet made public by the company, however, CEO Jeff Bezos through twitter announced the use of e-rickshaws for door-to-door delivery. The…