Amazon Fresh scores grocery store first as it bags Zero Carbon Certification from International Living Future Institute

A Seattle Amazon Fresh location has received a Zero Carbon Certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), becoming the world’s first grocery store, and Amazon’s first building, to do so.

ILFI awarded this in September, and is currently evaluating three Los Angeles area Amazon Go locations, an Amazon Same-Day site in Sacramento, and Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle

The 35,000-square-foot store opened in 2022 on Aurora Avenue in North Seattle, with sustainability features including a natural refrigerant-based refrigeration system, all electric kitchen and hot water heating systems, electric vehicle charging for customers, and low carbon concrete floors.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the team and everyone involved in this achievement,” says Tony Hoggett, Senior Vice President at Amazon’s Worldwide Grocery Stores.

“At Amazon, we’re building a best-in-class grocery shopping experience, and part of that is bringing customers more sustainable options across our stores. Enacting initiatives that support our commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040, like the Zero Carbon Certification, are a win for our planet.”

“We’re thrilled to see this leadership from Amazon,” says Lindsay Baker, CEO at ILFI.

“A grocery store showing how to be accountable for all its carbon, from construction and materials to operations, is impactful from both a customer and industry perspective.”