In an announcement on 17/2, the company revealed the addition of "lower-carbon fuel inset credits." These credits stem from the production of cleaner fuels, such as renewable diesel or biodiesel. Businesses can invest in these to reduce carbon emissions within their own supply chains.

Amazon's carbon credit service helps businesses committed to net zero access high-quality emission offsets. Photo: Esgnews

Additionally, Amazon is offering credits from the destruction of high-polluting refrigerants, such as methane and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). These gases are significantly more harmful to the environment than CO2 per ton of emissions.

Amazon states that businesses can support low-carbon fuel production by purchasing inset credits, even without directly accessing these fuels. They will still receive recognition for corresponding emission reductions, even if they continue to use fossil fuels like diesel.

Unlike carbon offsetting, which relies on purchasing credits from third parties, "carbon insetting" focuses on emission reduction projects directly within a company's supply chain, primarily targeting scope 3 emissions.

This service expansion is part of the Sustainable Exchange, a platform Amazon launched in 2024. It provides resources, training, and practical guidance for businesses pursuing sustainability and decarbonization goals.

Last year, Amazon began offering science-aligned, high-integrity carbon credits through this platform. These were available to US supply chain partners, corporate customers, and signatories of The Climate Pledge. At that time, the company stipulated eligibility: businesses must have net-zero emissions targets for scope 1, 2, and 3; regularly measure and report emissions; and commit to implementing emission reduction strategies aligned with climate science.

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