Amazon.com, Inc. — Ethics Grade D+

Amazon.com, Inc. receives an overall ethics grade of D+ (38/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Technology. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 20
• privacy: 35
• consumer: 50
• environment: 40
• humanRights: 45

Documented incidents (3)

• Unsafe Working Conditions (high, 2022) — OSHA investigated Amazon for high injury rates and 'strenuous' production quotas in its fulfillment centers. Reports consistently highlight drivers and warehouse workers lacking adequate breaks and facing extreme pressure.
• Use of Third-Party Data (high, 2020) — The European Commission charged Amazon with using non-public data from third-party sellers to compete against them. The company allegedly used its dual role as a marketplace and retailer to gain an unfair advantage.
• Rising Carbon Emissions (medium, 2021) — Despite its 'Climate Pledge', Amazon's carbon emissions grew significantly due to increased delivery demands. Critics argue the company's reliance on air freight and plastic packaging undermines its green claims.

Documented good deeds

• Global Renewable Energy Purchaser — Amazon became the world's largest corporate buyer of renewable energy, investing in hundreds of wind and solar projects worldwide.

Ethical alternatives

• Patagonia — Prioritizes fair labor and redirects profits to environmental causes.