Bengaluru, June 20, 2026: Amazon has announced that it has become water positive in India, achieving its target ahead of its 2027 deadline. The company said it now returns more water to communities than it uses across its direct operations, including corporate offices, fulfilment centres, and data centres in the country.
According to Amazon, the milestone is part of its broader global water stewardship strategy and comes amid increasing concerns over water stress in India, which is home to 18% of the world’s population but only 4% of global freshwater resources.
Amazon stated that its water-positive status is based on a three-pronged approach focused on reducing water consumption, reusing water through treatment and harvesting systems, and replenishing water in water-stressed communities. The company reported that it returned 120% of the water used in its operations during 2025, with progress verified through internal and third-party audits.
Abhinav Singh, Vice President, Operations, Amazon India, APAC, Middle East and Türkiye, said, "Water is fundamental to the communities where we operate, and we recognize both the scale of India's water challenge and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Achieving water positive in India is a significant milestone. It reflects years of our consistent work to improve water efficiency across our operations while investing in large-scale community projects, from lake restoration to watershed development. We remain committed to improving water quality and helping build more water-resilient communities across the country."
As part of its water conservation efforts, Amazon has implemented low-flow fixtures and smart water meters across its facilities to monitor consumption and detect leaks. The company noted that its data centres in India do not use water for cooling.
In 2025, Amazon’s on-site sewage treatment plants recycled wastewater, generating an estimated 298 million litres annually for uses such as irrigation and toilet flushing. Rainwater harvesting systems across its facilities collected approximately 178 million litres of water, contributing to groundwater recharge.
The company has also committed more than ₹62 crore towards water stewardship projects across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Delhi NCR, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Once completed, these projects are expected to replenish over 4 billion litres of water annually through watershed restoration, lake rejuvenation, groundwater recharge, efficient irrigation, and water quality improvement initiatives.
Key interventions include a watershed project in the Yamuna River basin in Delhi, expected to replenish more than 400 million litres annually, and water quality improvement efforts in Chennai’s Adyar River watershed.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has also contributed to water replenishment efforts in India through partnerships with organisations including WaterAid, Water.org, and SEARCH. These projects are aimed at improving water access and supporting local communities around Hyderabad and Mumbai.
Globally, Amazon has announced more than 50 water replenishment projects that are expected to return over 24 billion litres of water annually through conservation and restoration initiatives.
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