Leading sustainability, focused on people & planet @Amazon & @climatepledge. Board Chair, @StolenYouthWA. (Tweets, opinions are my own)
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It was great showing @jimcramer the @climatearena here in Seattle earlier this week, and talking about how it sets the bar for sustainability. Come back anytime!
Earlier this week in Seattle, @JimCramer talked to Amazon's VP of worldwide sustainability Kara Hurst about the company's commitments at its Climate Pledge Arena
Kara Hurst retweeted
.@Amazon chief sustainability officer @KaraHurst announces onstage to @AmyAHarder that Amazon is contributing $20 million to help communities grapple with the water crisis in the Western U.S.
“We're looking to get this money into action immediately.” #AxiosHouse
Here’s an application of AI that is helping decarbonize our energy grid: using software built on @AWS, battery energy storage systems keep renewable energy flowing on the grid even when there’s an unexpected weather event, like a sudden heat wave. aboutamazon.com/news/sustain…
Earlier this year, I was able to meet one of my personal heroes, Dr. Jane Goodall, a woman who has inspired me for many years. She shows us that everyone can make a difference – especially the strong women leaders in this world. #InternationalWomensDay2024
My latest piece shares how we’re using AI to help meet @Amazon’s decarbonization goals at the scale and urgency that our planet requires. AI’s impact stretches across so many areas of our global sustainability program and will only continue to grow. aboutamazon.com/news/sustain…
Kara Hurst retweeted
Calling all @Amazon sellers! 📣 Today, @KaraHurst, Amazon's VP of Worldwide Sustainability, unveiled The Sustainability Solutions Hub, an incredible new resource designed to empower sellers in their journey towards product & packaging sustainability. bit.ly/45WmjMP
Kara Hurst retweeted
I was honored to represent @amazon today at a White House event, where leaders across government and industry committed to continue promoting the safe, secure, and transparent development of AI technology. These commitments build on Amazon’s approach to responsible and secure AI development, and they will pave the way for a future that enhances the benefits of AI and minimizes its risks. aboutamazon.com/news/company…
ALT President Joe Biden speaking at the White House.
Today, we published our 2022 Sustainability Report. Innovating on behalf of our customers also means innovating for the health of our planet. Read more about our progress to date and where we are headed! #sustainability @climatepledge @amazonnews
aboutamazon.com/news/sustain…
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Those radical hippy, lentil-weaving, eco-commies at the *checks notes* Office for Budgetary Responsibility have concluded it'll cost a lot more to remain reliant on fossil fuels than it'll cost to decarbonise. businessgreen.com/news/41201…
Kara Hurst retweeted
This is our message:
Racism and discrimination are the rejection of all that we stand for.
We must, in turn, reject and #FightRacism.
Kara Hurst retweeted
At the Aspen Ideas Festival, @KaraHurst, Amazon's Worldwide Sustainability VP, highlighted the urgency of #ClimateAction. To accelerate progress, @Amazon co-founded #TheClimatePledge. Hear more on the challenges & opportunities of decarbonization: nbcnews.to/43a8WGQ
Thanks for a great, candid discussion @aspenideas on the hard work of operationalizing decarbonization work across our companies - and how we can all work together collaboratively 🌎
Bratin Saha and @dkroy giving a masterclass in Generative AI at the @aspenideas festival. Learning tons about grounding, fine tuning and how we can drive maximum choice and flexibility for customers. This incredibly fast moving space has so much potential
Congrats @HollyESears @b_huseman, John Schoettler & the many other Amazonians & community partners who made this amazing building possible! So many incredible sustainability features, incl 1st all-electric bldg in Amazon’s real estate portfolio powered by 100% renewable energy 👏
Today, we officially opened Amazon’s HQ2, Metropolitan Park, to thousands of employees. Arlington, VA is tremendous & we’re proud to call it home. We look forward to inventing for customers & being an active part of the community for many years to come. aboutamazon.com/news/amazon-…
So proud of the team that made @Amazon Met Park a reality! By implementing new sustainability practices in the design & construction, we eliminated the use of fossil fuels for daily operations - and Met Park will run with zero operational carbon emissions.
An exclusive look inside Amazon's uniquely sustainable HQ2 cnbc.com/2023/05/19/amazon-h…
Kara Hurst retweeted
THIS TEAM IS RELENTLESS!!
GAME SEVEN COMING YOUR WAY.
ALT kraken win graphic with photo of Tolvanen celebrating a goal stars: 3 kraken: 6
Congratulations to all those selected! Excited to see what these innovators will do for our planet 🌎 👏👏
Sustainability start-ups: Who are the 16 companies on the 2023 Amazon Sustainability Accelerator? bit.ly/3p7jGHr @amazon @KaraHurst
Kara Hurst retweeted
#SEAKRAKEN TAKE A 3-2 SERIES LEAD!!
ALT Kraken win graphic with photo of Kartye celebrating a goal Kraken: 3 Avalanche: 2
Kara Hurst retweeted
Rink made out of rainwater ✅
Underground forest ✅
Powered by 100% renewable energy ✅
In Seattle, Climate Pledge Arena, named after the @climatepledge founded by Amazon, blends sustainability with an exciting fan experience.
See it for yourself. ➡️ amzn.to/3US7kii
ALT The Seattle, Washington skyline with the roof of Climate Pledge Arena in the foreground.
ALT The Climate Pledge living wall, what appears to be an "underground forest" on the lower level of Climate Pledge Arena.
ALT A view of the ice at Climate Pledge Arena, from the vantage point of the stands. Seattle Kraken hockey team are playing the Colorado Avalanche.
ALT Merchandise in the Seattle Kraken gift shop. Seattle Kraken t-shirts, jerseys, hats, and plush "Kraken" stuffed animal for sale on display.
Kara Hurst retweeted
Climate change is the challenge of our generation. It’s too big for anyone to solve alone. This #EarthDay, I invite you to learn about @climatepledge & our commitment to #sustainability. Let's join together to protect the planet for future generations. aboutamazon.com/planet/clima…
Congratulations Katharine! Great to see climate scientists recognized here 👏👏 🌎
I am incredibly honoured to be elected, along with my climate colleagues @PeterGleick and Marilyn Brown and many notable leaders in sciences, humanities, and policy, to the @americanacad American Academy of Arts & Sciences this year! amacad.org/news/2023-member-…
