Case Study: Amazon improves supply chain waste and circularity with Anthesis

Amazon plans 2025 supply chain waste cuts with Anthesis

Amazon, a major retailer, sought to address sustainability within its supply chain by reducing waste and advancing its circular economy goals. To help inform this work, Amazon commissioned the sustainability consultancy Anthesis to undertake a study of its upstream waste, aiming to identify priority areas for reduction and circular material use.

Anthesis conducted a comprehensive waste analysis, which included engaging with Amazon teams, reviewing competitor landscapes, and developing a prioritization framework. This methodology identified waste hotspots and key opportunities across multiple product categories. As a result of this work, Amazon incorporated the identified interventions into its plans for 2025, underpinning its strategies for managing supply chain waste and contributing to a circular economy.

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