Amazon's Renewable Energy Journey

The video discusses the complexity of transitioning to 100% renewable energy, highlighting Amazon's efforts and partnerships, such as with Arlington, to achieve this goal. It outlines Amazon's renewable energy targets, the importance of collective action, and the challenges ahead in decarbonizing other sectors. The Climate Pledge is emphasized as a call to action for companies to commit to net-zero emissions.

What is a key challenge in powering a business with 100% renewable energy?

• Lack of available technology

• High initial costs

• Complexity and need for industry expertise

• Government regulations

Why is partnership important in achieving renewable energy goals?

• To reduce costs

• To share expertise and resources

• To comply with regulations

• To increase profits

What is Amazon's target year to achieve 100% renewable energy?

• 2025

• 2028

• 2030

• 2023

What is The Climate Pledge?

• A plan to expand globally

• A promise to increase profits

• A pledge to achieve net zero emissions

• A commitment to reduce costs

How did Amazon collaborate with Arlington County?

• By building new offices

• By sharing renewable energy goals

• By increasing employment

• By reducing taxes

What was the capacity of the solar farm agreed upon with Dominion?

• 100 megawatts

• 150 megawatts

• 120 megawatts

• 200 megawatts

What percentage of renewable energy did Amazon achieve by 2019?

• 60%

• 42%

• 85%

• 50%

What is one of the future challenges mentioned by Amazon?

• Reducing employee numbers

• Decarbonizing concrete

• Increasing product prices

• Expanding office spaces

Why does Amazon aim to reach net zero emissions?

• To increase market share

• Because climate science demands it

• To improve public image

• To comply with government regulations

What is essential for driving change at scale according to Amazon?

• Government support

• Technological advancements

• Increased funding

• Partnerships