Advocacy and Public Policy We operate in regions all over the world, and remain committed to giving customers everywhere the same standard of excellence. Our Approach We engage with authorities at the local, state, national, and international levels to oversee the seamless operations of our international business through different legislative demands and compliance requirements. Our Public Policy teams work with a wide range of policymakers, multilateral organizations, industry associations, coalitions, and other partners across numerous regulatory and policy issues. Like our business interests, our policy issues are broad, forward thinking, and driven by what is best for our customers. We have publicly stated our position on several key issues. These include, but are not limited to: • Our belief that the minimum federal wage should be raised • Our statement that bold action is needed to combat human- induced climate change • Our recognition of the fundamental importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion • Our support for the Black, LGBTQ+, and indigenous communities • Our commitment to access to affordable housing • Our belief in the protection of data privacy • Our support for common sense immigration reform • Our commitment to help promote democracy and respect for human rights Supporting Our Principles We believe that the public and private sectors must act together to address the world’s most pressing challenges. We advocate on various topics that are material to our business, including climate action, community empowerment, immigration reform, and more. We seek out opportunities to partner with the public sector to advance new technologies, invest in needed solutions, and support public policies that provide certainty and advance innovation. In 2021, we supported the U.S. federal government’s actions to address climate change. This included supporting emissions-reducing investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the climate provisions in the proposed Build Back Better legislation. We advocated for alternative fuel vehicles, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, sustainable aviation fuels, renewable electricity data, federal fleet electrification, wind and solar energy, and low-carbon research and development. We also joined the We Mean Business Coalition in calling for the U.S. to set as soon as possible an ambitious and attainable goal to reduce emissions by 2030. We also publicly supported the low- carbon fuels standard proposed by the state of Washington. In addition, we continued to advocate for higher federal and state minimum wages and renewed our commitment to immigrant rights and immigration reform . We collaborated with the public sector on housing equity and called for greater support and funding for computer science education in public schools , especially in underrepresented communities. We publish an annual political engagement report on our Investor Relations website. The statement details our lobbying activities in the U.S. and discloses our specific spending on ballot initiatives and public organizations, as well as with representatives at state and local levels. Learn more about each of these positions on About Amazon . Learn more about our advocacy and public policy work on About Amazon . 2021 Sustainability Report Introduction I Environment I Society I Governance I Appendix 78