Jeff Bezos says he is committing $10B to combat climate change through a global initiative
“Climate change is the biggest threat to our planet,” he said. “I want to work alongside others both to amplify known ways and to explore new ways of fighting the devastating impact of climate change on this planet we all share.”
“We can save Earth. It’s going to take collective action from big companies, small companies, nation states, global organizations, and individuals,” he added.to meet the goals Paris climate agreement 10 years early and be carbon neutral by 2040. In that announcement, Amazon said it was launching a fund committing $100 million to restore and protect forests and wetlands.
He also pledged to measure and report Amazon’s emissions on a regular basis, implement decarbonization strategies and alter company's business strategies to offset remaining emissions. That announcement came as more than 1,700 Amazon employees were set to walk out on the job Sept. 20 to support the global climate change marches and call on the company to do more to combat the climate crisis.
In May, thousands of employees submitted a proposal asking Bezos to develop a comprehensive climate-change plan and reduce its carbon footprint, though it was ultimately rejected.. Even with the $10 billion fund, Bezos would still be the world’s richest man, according to the index, with Bill Gates in second at $119 billion.Daniella Silva is a reporter for NBC News, specializing in immigration and inclusion issues, as well as coverage of Latin America.
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