“Businesses across the counattempt are taking up the offer of cheap clean power to cut bills and give themselves energy security, displaying that climate action is central to economic growth and job creation,” states UK Minister for Science, Innovation, Research and Nuclear, Lord Vallance.
Long‑term efficiency
Amazon expects the facility to consume roughly half the energy of a conventional logistics building once operational, thanks to efficiency features baked into its design from the start. More than 1,400m² of rooftop solar panels will power daytime operations, while an all‑electric heating and cooling system will rerelocate onsite fossil fuel utilize.
Water‑saving repairtures are forecast to reduce water utilize by around 20% compared with standard systems, reinforcing the project’s focus on both resource efficiency and carbon reduction. This holistic approach reflects the Living Future Institute’s Zero Carbon Certification framework, which assesses not just design, but verified real‑world performance over time.
Green jobs backed by long‑term investment
Once the Stockton‑on‑Tees delivery station opens, it will create over 100 local jobs, including roles for managers, supervisors, and associates. Full‑time employees will earn a starting salary of £29,744 per year, along with benefits such as private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, employee discounts, and a company pension.
The £40m project forms part of Amazon’s broader plan to invest £40bn in the UK between 2025 and 2027 across logistics, cloud services, and AI innovation. Since 2010, the company has invested more than £80bn into its UK operations, creating tens of thousands of jobs. The new Stockton‑on‑Tees site exemplifies how Amazon is channelling that capital into sustainable, future‑ready infrastructure to drive economic opportunity in regional communities.
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