Amazon.com shareholders at the company’s annual meeting approved the reelection of 12 directors and supported the proposed executive compensation plan.
However, they rejected all eight outside proposals, including those addressing artificial intelligence (AI) development and the company’s climate impact.
Among the rejected resolutions were calls for enhanced reporting on Amazon’s overall carbon emissions, climate effects of data centers, and packaging materials, particularly plastic. Amazon stated its current disclosures are sufficient and emphasized ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.
Two proposals related to AI urged the company to assess its board structure for responsible AI development and to report on data usage and collection. Amazon said it is already a leader in responsible AI and no changes were necessary.
Shareholders also voted down proposals seeking a formal policy to separate the CEO and board chair roles, a report on advertising risks to ensure political neutrality, and a report on warehouse working conditions.
During a Q&A session, CEO Andy Jassy said tariffs on imports have not affected sales significantly and noted mixed pricing strategies among the company’s two million sellers.
Amazon plans to release a full vote tally in a forthcoming securities filing. Shares closed down less than 1% at $203.20.
