Amazon’s 2024 Sustainability Report outlines both progress and challenges in its journey toward net zero carbon by 2040. While total greenhouse gas emissions rose from 64.38 million metric tons CO₂e in 2023 to 68.25 million in 2024, the company improved its emission efficiency, reducing CO₂e per dollar of gross merchandise sales from 75.6g to 72.6g.
A major highlight is the aggressive deployment of electric vehicles (EVs). The EV fleet grew from 19,000 to 31,000 in just one year. Amazon also met its target to deploy 10,000 EVs in India ahead of its 2025 goal.
So, what can Nepal learn from this? A lot.
The Power of EV Deployment
Amazon’s aggressive EV rollout proves that large-scale fleet electrification is not just environmentally responsible, but also economically viable in the long run. In Nepal, where transportation is one of the biggest contributors to urban air pollution and rising carbon emissions, a similar strategy could transform our sustainability landscape.
- Public Transport and Delivery Fleets: Just like Amazon is electrifying delivery, Nepal can push for EV adoption in public buses, logistics fleets, and ride-sharing services.
- Policy Incentives: Amazon’s progress was helped by policy incentives in countries like India and the U.S. Nepal must follow suit by expanding its tax exemptions, subsidies, and EV infrastructure investments.
Clean Energy = Clean Mobility
Amazon’s 100% renewable energy commitment is a vital reminder that EVs alone don’t guarantee zero emissions, it matters how they’re charged. Nepal already generates a significant portion of electricity from hydropower, putting us in a favorable position to build a truly green EV ecosystem.
But to fully leverage this, Charging stations should be powered by the grid, not diesel backups.
Infrastructure + Data = Smarter Planning
Amazon’s scale required vast infrastructure, chargers, data centers, and routing systems. Nepal should similarly invest in:
- Smart EV charging networks like those developed by AirCharge
- Urban planning that includes EV-only lanes, parking incentives, and digital fleet management systems.
Collaboration is Key
One of Amazon’s most important achievements is fostering global collaboration through its Climate Pledge. Nepal can replicate this approach at a national level, bringing together private companies, municipalities, startups, and NGOs under a unified commitment to a low-carbon transport future.
Final Thoughts
Nepal doesn’t need to match Amazon’s scale, but we can certainly mirror its ambition. By promoting EV adoption, investing in renewable energy, and coordinating across sectors, Nepal has the opportunity to become a regional leader in sustainable transport.
The path is clear. The power is in our hands, just like it is in the battery packs of thousands of electric vehicles waiting to drive change.