TechCrunch
08 Aug 2026, 21:24 UTC · 2h ago
Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.
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TechCrunch
08 Aug 2026, 21:24 UTC · 2h ago
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Amazon is investing in an on-site natural gas power plant for a Texas data center that could release 33 million tons of CO2 annually, potentially making it the largest climate polluter in the U.S. — Significant ESG risk and potential for regulatory backlash or public outcry regarding the scale of carbon emissions.
-0.60Amazon's carbon emissions increased by 16% last year, moving the company away from its pledge to eliminate emissions by 2040. — Failure to meet stated sustainability goals can lead to divestment from ESG-focused funds and reputational damage.
-0.40Amazon is utilizing on-site power generation for its data centers to avoid raising electricity costs for local Texas residents. — Mitigates local political opposition and reduces the risk of regulatory hurdles related to utility price hikes.
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The company is criticized for investing in a power plant that could be the largest climate polluter in the US and reporting a 16% increase in carbon emissions.
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