Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Amazon’s ability to innovate on behalf of our customers relies on the perspectives and knowledge of people from all backgrounds. We think bigger, bolder, and better when we have diverse perspectives across our teams and we are committed to putting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the front and center of everything we do. Our Approach We respect and value people of all identities and backgrounds, including gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, military status, disability, and more. We take an intersectional approach to the policies, programs, and strategies we create for our employees, selling partners, suppliers, and customers to build representation and inclusion into our business. “ When I think about Amazon and the potential for impact, I’m energized by the possibilities. This work will require us to engage all communities, think globally, and cultivate a workplace that not only is diverse but also inspires a deep sense of belonging for every one of our employees. If we get this right, together we can create a greater sense of inclusion, not only within Amazon, but for Amazon customers around the world.” Candi Castleberry Vice President of Global DEI, Amazon A Team Powering Change Setting goals, regularly reviewing progress, and strong management are vital to driving lasting action and improving representation and inclusion throughout our business. In 2021, we welcomed a new Vice President of Global DEI, bringing in-depth expertise and experience. Candi Castleberry and her team are leading the refinement of Amazon’s global DEI strategy and companywide goals. Our DEI Champions Our work is guided by hundreds of global dedicated DEI professionals who work closely with business leaders to help Amazon maintain a diverse and high-performing work environment. Our approach to embedding DEI across our organization also extends to how we support our selling partners and launch products and services to the world. Accessibility Across Amazon When we think inclusively and design with different needs in mind, technology can empower everyone and support people with disabilities in new ways. We are continually enhancing our devices and services with new accessibility features, whether integrating Braille into our Fire tablet or improving Alexa to support our customers with disabilities. Alexa accessibility features range from adaptive listening to on-screen captioning and more. For example, we launched the AWS Impact Accelerator , a $30 million commitment to providing Black, Latinx, women, and LGBTQ+ founders of startups with equitable access to training, mentorship, tools, and resources. Startups will receive an unrestricted $125,000 cash grant and up to $100,000 in AWS Activate credits, as well as guidance from AWS technology experts, investors, and partners. Scaling Our Work Through Strategic External Partnerships We believe we can achieve more by collaborating with leading organizations that are making a difference in historically underrepresented communities. Amazon partners with nonprofits like Management Leadership for Tomorrow, which works to strengthen the recruitment and retention of Black, Latinx, and Native American talent. In addition, our affinity groups are instrumental in building and nurturing external relationships as brand ambassadors. Learn more on About Amazon . $30M Commitment through the AWS Impact Accelerator 100K+ Employees participated in affinity groups in 2021 $150M Commitment through the Black Business Accelerator 2021 Sustainability Report Introduction I Environment I Society I Governance I Appendix 51