Business Chief US+CAN Magazine August 2020 | Page 112

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04 Amazon

US $ 97bn

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Founded in 1994 , Amazon strives to have a positive impact on customers , employees , small businesses , the economy , and communities . Guided by its four principles ; customer obsession rather than competitor focus ; a passion for invention ; commitment to operational excellence ; and long-term thinking , Amazon operates in a variety of sectors including , ecommerce , logistics , cloud technology and web services . As part of its commitments , Amazon is striving to make big changes to protect the planet . Its commitments to the Paris agreement include : 100 % net zero carbon by 2040 ; 80 % renewable energy by 2024 ; 100 % renewable energy by 2030 ; and 50 % shipments net zero carbon by 2030 .

CEO

JEFF BEZOS

1994

YEAR FOUNDED

HQ

SEATTLE WASHINGTON AUGUST 2020