Working together to enable a circular economy in Italy

Amazon has been working with the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, as well as with industry associations, on proper waste management of electrical and electronic items.

Amazon touches the lives of millions of customers, employees, and partners around the world, and we are well aware of the responsibilities that come with this position. Taking a responsible approach for us also means working with other entities, both public and private, to adopt simplified and streamlined policies in the area of sustainability, while supporting small businesses with limited resources.

With this in mind, Amazon in Italy has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) and the industry associations Erp Italia, Erion Weee, and Erion Energy to support proper recovery and recycling of electrical and electronic goods and batteries – a product category that includes household appliances, IT and lighting items – to reduce the risk of pollution due to incorrect end-of-life product management.

The agreement, which operates in full compliance with the implementation programme of the National Strategy for the Circular Economy (SEC), proposes a simplified model that helps Amazon Italy’s third-party sellers fulfill their obligations under national regulations on the environmental levy due, and also facilitates reporting data on products released for consumption, increasing transparency in the supply chain.

Our participation in this agreement fits within our broader commitment to sustainability, embodied in The Climate Pledge, through which we have committed to be net-zero carbon by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement.

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