Sustainability is no longer optional for retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Consumers, investors, and regulators are demanding responsible business practices, from reducing carbon footprints to optimising supply chains for efficiency and waste reduction. AWS provides the technology and cloud solutions to help businesses meet sustainability goals while maintaining profitability and customer satisfaction.

This eBook explores how AWS is helping retail and CPG companies build a more sustainable future:

• Reduce carbon emissions: Migrate workloads to AWS to lower energy consumption and decrease reliance on high-emission on-premises infrastructure.

• Optimise supply chains for sustainability: Use AI and data analytics to improve demand forecasting, minimise waste, and create more efficient logistics networks.

• Enhance product transparency: Implement blockchain and data tracking solutions to ensure responsible sourcing, eco-friendly packaging, and ethical labour practices.

• Improve energy efficiency: Use AWS IoT and AI-driven analytics to monitor and optimise in-store operations, reducing energy consumption in retail environments.

• Enable a circular economy: Reduce waste by tracking product lifecycle data, implementing smarter inventory management, and supporting resale and recycling programmes.

• Meet ESG and regulatory requirements: Leverage AWS sustainability tools to measure, report, and improve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

By adopting AWS sustainability solutions, retailers and CPG brands can drive meaningful impact while enhancing operational efficiency and customer loyalty. Download the eBook to learn how AWS can support your sustainability journey.