TED: Amazon's climate pledge to be net-zero by 2040 | Dave Clark and Kara Hurst

The video discusses Amazon's new CEO's focus on climate change, highlighting the integration of sustainability within operations. It covers the challenges of reducing Amazon's carbon footprint and the company's commitment to net zero emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement. The Climate Pledge invites other companies to join in this effort, emphasizing collaboration and innovation. Amazon's investment in electric vehicles with Rivian exemplifies how its decisions can drive sector-wide change.

What is one of the main challenges the new CEO of Amazon faces regarding climate change?

• Balancing climate initiatives with other responsibilities

• Expanding Amazon's physical stores

• Increasing product prices

• Reducing the number of employees

How has Amazon integrated sustainability into its operations?

• By outsourcing sustainability efforts

• By creating a separate sustainability department

• By embedding sustainability teams within operations teams

• By focusing only on renewable energy

What is Amazon's target year to achieve net zero emissions?

• 2025

• 2040

• 2030

• 2050

What is the Climate Pledge Fund?

• A government initiative to reduce carbon emissions

• A charity fund for environmental causes

• A $2 billion fund to invest in companies facilitating a low carbon economy

• A fund to support Amazon's internal projects

Which company is Amazon collaborating with to build electric delivery vehicles?

• Nissan

• Rivian

• Tesla

• Ford

What impact did Amazon's investment in Rivian have?

• It sparked interest in alternative fuels and technologies

• It led to a decrease in electric vehicle production

• It resulted in a partnership with Tesla

• It caused a rise in Amazon's stock prices

What is the purpose of inviting other companies to join the Climate Pledge?

• To increase Amazon's market share

• To collaborate on solutions and technologies for a low carbon economy

• To reduce competition in the market

• To focus solely on Amazon's internal goals