Amazon Hid Water Usage Details for Data Centers, Leaked Document Reveals

A leaked internal document reveals Amazon's strategy to hide the full extent of its datacentres' water consumption, choosing to disclose only a smaller, less comprehensive figure to avoid reputational risks, despite criticism from scientists and comparisons with competitors who publish more transparent data. The company aims to be water positive by 2030 but continues to keep its total water footprint confidential, raising concerns about environmental accountability.