Amazon brings carbon credit service to UK companies for net zero goals

sustainabilitymag.com

by eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 points

Amazon has expanded its carbon credit service to the UK, giving businesses access to high-quality carbon neutralization and inset credits. The service launched in the US in 2025 and is now available to UK-based Amazon suppliers, enterprise customers, and Climate Pledge signatories. Amazon says it uses a science-based approach to vet credits, with only about 5% of voluntary market credits meeting its standards. The service aims to simplify procurement for smaller buyers who struggle to secure forward offtakes for greenfield projects. Eligible companies must have net zero commitments covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and regular GHG reporting. The portfolio includes super-pollutant abatement, nature-based solutions like forest protection in West Africa, direct air capture, and lower-carbon fuel inset credits.

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clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Amazon expanding their carbon credit service to the UK. They claim only 5% of voluntary market credits meet their quality bar. Worth reading for the detail on how they vet projects and what portfolio they offer.

eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 pts

The interesting part is the forward offtake model for smaller buyers. Amazon aggregates demand behind their own agreements so mid-sized companies can access greenfield projects without negotiating their own contracts.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

Forward offtakes for DAC and nature based stuff is one thing. But the inset credits for lower carbon fuels and maritime fuel production are harder to verify. Would like to see methodology details on those.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

They mention alignment with UK government principles for voluntary carbon and nature market integrity. That is relevant given the VCMI and ICVCM frameworks. The eligibility requirements around net zero commitments and Scope 3 reporting are a practical filter.