Amazon’s Commitment to Run on 100-Percent Renewable Energy | Chris Roe | In the Green

What will it take to power the planet in a way that doesn’t hurt it? Chris Roe, Amazon’s director of energy and sustainable operations, shares the company’s pledge to get to net zero carbon and fully operate all buildings — including data and distribution centers, warehouses, commercial offices and grocery stores — on 100 percent renewable energy. He reveals the most critical part of achieving these goals: partnering with companies around the globe to spearhead new wind and solar projects. Modeling a collaborative approach to a climate-friendly future, Roe invites leaders and companies everywhere to set their ambitions high and create a world that runs on green energy — because we can only achieve this together. In the Green is a TED series featuring senior leaders from around the business world sharing important lessons about carbon emissions reduction that can be applied to workplaces everywhere. Presented by TED Countdown () and The Climate Pledge (). Visit for more. Countdown is TED’s global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. The goal: to build a better future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, in the race to a zero-carbon world. Learn more about #TEDCountdown: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Website: TED’s videos may be used for non-commercial purposes under a Creative Commons License, Attribution–Non Commercial–No Derivatives (or the CC BY – NC – ND 4.0 International) and in accordance with our TED Talks Usage Policy: For more information on using TED for commercial purposes (e.g. employee learning, in a film or online course), please submit a Media Request at