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Amazon and Community Engagement
Partnering with communities to make a difference
Overview
At Amazon, we believe in building stronger communities by supporting meaningful, long-term initiatives that create opportunities and drive positive change. Whether leveraging technology to address critical global challenges, providing resources to underserved communities, or empowering future builders through education, our goal is to make a lasting impact in the places we call home.
We work closely with local organizations, nonprofits, and community members in our data center locations to understand their needs and find ways to contribute in a way that is both thoughtful and impactful. By listening, learning, and collaborating, we strive to be a good neighbor and an active partner in fostering thriving, resilient communities.
How Amazon is committed to making a difference
Amazon's community efforts in data center locations are guided by four key pillars: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education, Local Skills Development, Sustainability, and Hyperlocal Social Impact. These focus areas shape how we support communities, drive meaningful change, and create lasting positive impact.
We are committed to inspiring the next generation of builders and innovators by making STEM education more accessible and inclusive. Through partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and educators, we provide hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity and empower young minds—especially those from underserved communities—to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
We invest in workforce development programs that help individuals gain the skills needed for careers in cloud computing and technology. By collaborating with local educational institutions and community organizations, we create opportunities for students, job seekers, and career changers to build in-demand skills, increasing employability and strengthening local economies.
Amazon is committed to operating sustainably and supporting environmental initiatives that make a tangible difference in communities. As part of Amazon’s Climate Pledge, we’re working to power our operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025 and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Through partnerships with nonprofits and local groups, we support reforestation efforts, water conservation projects, and environmental education programs that contribute to a healthier planet.
We recognize that every community has unique challenges, and we partner with local organizations to address pressing needs—from disaster relief efforts to improve access to education, healthcare, and basic resources. By combining Amazon's expertise, technology, and volunteer support, we aim to make a real difference where it matters most.
Global Signature Programs
Amazon is dedicated to inspiring future builders, especially those from underrepresented and underserved communities who reside in areas where we have a physical presence. Through our Signature Programs, we help increase thousands of students’ access to STEM education opportunities in fun and imaginative ways.
Girls' Tech Day
Girls’ Tech Series is designed to inspire young women between the ages of 8-24 to explore careers in technology. Through interactive workshops and hands-on learning, participants are encouraged to think big, develop creative problem-solving skills, and discover exciting possibilities in STEM fields.
Think Big Space
Think Big Spaces provide students with a dedicated environment to explore, experiment, and innovate beyond traditional classrooms. These hands-on STEM labs encourage creative problem-solving and inspire students to apply technology to real-world challenges.
Our most recent community initiatives in STEM and Upskilling
STEM: Amazon Opens 100th Global Think Big Space in Japan
Amazon celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of its 100th Think Big Space worldwide at Yaei Junior High School in Sagamihara City, marking its second facility in Japan. This innovative STEM education hub is designed to benefit students across elementary, junior high, and high school levels while creating a lasting positive impact on the surrounding community.
The new Think Big Space features cutting-edge educational technology, including LEGO Spike robotics kits and 3D printing facilities. Beyond fostering hands-on learning, the space serves as a community resource, encouraging collaboration, innovation, and skill-building that can strengthen the region’s future workforce.
STEM: Think Big Experience Event
Amazon’s new signature program, the Think Big Experience, anchored a Community Day at Metropolitan Park, transforming the space into an interactive STEM celebration. Many community members engaged with hands-on activities such as Buzzing Bots, LEGO engineering challenges, a variety of science experiments and virtual reality demonstration, all designed to inspire the next generation of innovators.
The event also gave an opportunity for community members to enjoy local small business pop-ups, a farmers’ market, culinary scavenger hunts, and lawn games.
Upskilling: Mumbai and Hyderabad Data Center Skills Training Program
Amazon marked a milestone in its Data Center Skills Training Program with the graduation of new trainee cohorts in Mumbai and Hyderabad. The program equips students with technical and operational expertise for data center careers, developed in close partnership with data center teams who guide curriculum, quality, and recruitment.
In Hyderabad, 83 students completed their Data Center Operations (DCO) and Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) training, while in Mumbai, 23 graduates celebrated their achievement, with many of them already joining Amazon. Preparation is now underway to train more than 90 undergraduate students across both cities
Upskilling: Amazon Inspires Students in Sweden to Explore the Future of Work and Technology
Amazon is empowering young people in Västerås, Sweden, through its partnership with Competence and the Arbetsmarknadskunskap (Labour Market Knowledge) program which both aim to bridge education and the workplace, encouraging interest in digital skills and tech careers.
The program has had a measurable impact, nearly doubling students’ interest in technology careers and reducing the number of students not considering tech by over a third – empowering the next generation to build skills, confidence and ambition to pursue careers in this sector. In 2025 alone, the Labour Market Knowledge program reached over 8,300 students across all school levels, with Amazon employees volunteering as classroom ambassadors to share their experiences and insights.
Our most recent community initiatives in Sustainability and Hyperlocal Impact
Sustainability: Amazon and EnergyCloud Bring Renewable-Powered Hot Water to 500 Families in Dublin
Amazon has expanded its partnership with nonprofit EnergyCloud Ireland to support families facing energy poverty while advancing the use of renewable energy. Through this initiative, 500 households in Fingal and Dublin West will receive free hot water generated from surplus renewable energy that would otherwise go unused.
The program uses smart devices installed in homes to redirect excess renewable electricity to heat water tanks at no cost to residents. By combining innovative technology with sustainable energy solutions, Amazon and EnergyCloud are helping to reduce waste, lower household energy costs, and strengthen community resilience.
Sustainability: Planting Roots - Amazon’s Investment in Mississippi’s Future
Amazon is supporting environmental sustainability and community well-being in Jackson, Mississippi, through a partnership with The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation, Midtown Partners, and the Arbor Day Foundation. Over five days, more than 100 Amazon and community volunteers planted 500 fruit trees across five Midtown locations, including local schools and community gardens.
The project combines environmental stewardship with food security, featuring professional irrigation systems, while improving air, soil, and water quality in the neighborhood.
Hyperlocal Impact: Inauguration of Renovated Telangana State Model School
Amazon is partnering with the Telangana State government and local communities to enhance educational opportunities and build a more sustainable future in the region. The project culminated in the unveiling of extensive renovations at the Telangana State Model School in Gungal village, Rangareddy district, directly benefiting over 400 students and setting a new standard for rural educational infrastructure. Key improvements in the renovation include a modern library, a spacious 600-seat dining hall, and sustainable solutions such as a 20-kW rooftop solar power system and rainwater harvesting infrastructure.
The renovation goes beyond physical improvements, creating a safe, modern learning environment while reducing energy and water costs. It sets a new standard for rural schools and strengthens the community’s ability to support quality education.
Hyperlocal Impact: Amazon and Partners Build Playground to Support South Bend Community
Amazon's community impact initiative in South Bend, Indiana, has created safe, fun and meaningful play spaces through a transformative partnership with KABOOM! and local nonprofit La Casa de Amistad. The one-day build event brought together many dedicated volunteers, including Amazon and construction partner team members and many community residents.
This initiative will benefit approximately 1,500 children, providing them with a safe and engaging environment to play, develop, and foster their imagination. The playground project features two large structures, aimed to support the creation of substantial recreational spaces that can serve multiple age groups and abilities
