Amazon Reduces Roles in Its Sustainability Department Amid Restructuring Efforts
Amazon cuts jobs in its Communications and Sustainability departments, raising concerns about its environmental focus.
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Amazon Reduces Roles in Its Sustainability Department Amid Restructuring Efforts
Amazon has made the decision to cut a small number of jobs in its Communications and Sustainability departments, according to an internal memo obtained by TechCrunch. This move is part of the company’s broader workforce restructuring, which has raised questions about the company's evolving priorities and strategies, especially in the context of its sustainability efforts. While the cuts appear to be part of a wider reevaluation of Amazon's organizational structure, they have drawn attention for their potential impact on the company’s environmental and corporate responsibility initiatives. The Restructuring Plan: Clarification and Concerns The memo, sent by Senior Vice President Drew Herdener, explains that these job cuts are necessary as part of Amazon's effort to streamline operations. In the memo, Herdener elaborated that some roles within the Communications and Sustainability departments were too narrowly defined, or created unnecessary layers within the organization. To …
