Amazon's water conservation and replenishment efforts around the world
Amazon announced participation in a California watershed restoration project using Forest Resilience Bonds, part of their 45+ global water replenishment initiatives. The project aims to increase water availability by 264 million gallons annually in the Upper Mokelumne River Basin.
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Recent Updates September 11, 2026 9:33 AM Share Amazon to deploy water conservation project in India, replenishing an estimated 178 million liters annually once completed Amazon today announced a collaboration with FluxGen, a water technology start-up, to deploy an integrated water conservation project at the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) research campus in Pune, India.
The project, spanning the 380-acre campus, is expected to replenish an estimated 178 million liters of water annually once completed by end of this year. It will use smart sensors and efficient fixtures including aerators and waterless urinals to reduce consumption, capture and recycle wastewater, and recharge groundwater across the campus.
The collaboration is part of Amazon’s wider water stewardship efforts in India, where the company recently achieved its goal of becoming water positive —returning 120% of the water it uses across its direct operations to communities and the environment—ahead of its 2027 target.
Amazon teams up with leading Indian university to turn farm waste into recyclable packaging The collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee will reduce plastic usage and cut air pollution. "This collaboration with FluxGen reflects our deep commitment to water stewardship in India.
The NCL campus in Pune is an ideal setting to demonstrate how technology-driven interventions can make a real difference at scale," said Karan Chugh, director of operations for Amazon India.
"By investing in integrated water management solutions here, we’re not just addressing local water challenges—we’re building a model that can be replicated across offices, commercial spaces, schools, hospitals, multi-unit housing, and institutional campuses nationwide."
The project also encompasses an experiential learning initiative, scheduled to launch in 2027, aimed at building awareness of water conservation among young people.
The programme will include quarterly student visits to the NCL campus for hands-on exposure to water management technologies, the establishment of water conservation clubs in local schools, and the introduction of “HydroQuest”—an educational board game that teaches water conservation principles.
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