Amazon Data Center Climate Impact
Amazon's new Texas data center is projected to become the largest CO₂ emitter in the U.S. due to its custom gas power plant.
January 2019
Amazon initiates The Climate Pledge
Amazon initiated The Climate Pledge, a voluntary coalition of over 700 companies and partners. The pledge aimed to address Amazon's corporate footprint and rally global supply chains.
Source ↗August 2025
Amazon reported 16% increase in carbon emissions
Amazon reported that its carbon emissions increased by 16% in the previous year. This increase occurred despite the company's pledge to eliminate carbon emissions by 2040.
Source ↗December 2025
China built over 80% of the coal power generated in 2025
China constructed more than 80% of the coal power generated in the preceding year. This statistic was referenced in a report published in May 2026.
Source ↗August 2026
Amazon invests in methane-gas-burning power plant for Texas data center
Amazon is investing in a methane-gas-burning power plant. This facility is designated to support a large data center located in Texas.
Source ↗New York Times reports on Amazon's Texas data center
The New York Times published a report detailing Amazon's plans for a new data center in Pecos County, Texas. The report noted the potential for the facility to become the largest source of CO2 pollution in the US.
Source ↗Amazon authorizes natural gas power plant in Texas
Amazon authorized a custom 35-turbine natural gas power plant in Pecos County, Texas, to power its new data center. This plant is permitted to release 33 million tons of CO2 annually.
Source ↗Amazon authorizes 7.65GW Texas AI data center power plant
Amazon authorized a custom 35-turbine gas plant for its new 7.65GW AI data center in Texas. This plant is projected to emit 33 million tons of annual greenhouse gases.
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