Google LLC, headquartered in Mountain View, California, is a leading technology company renowned for its search engine and diverse range of digital services. Founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google has evolved into a global powerhouse, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company’s core offerings include Google Search, Google Ads, and Google Cloud, each distinguished by their innovative technology and user-centric design. Google’s commitment to advancing artificial intelligence and machine learning has solidified its position as a market leader. With numerous accolades, including being consistently ranked among the world’s most valuable brands, Google continues to shape the digital landscape, driving advancements in information accessibility and online advertising.
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Google's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Google reported carbon emissions of approximately 79,400,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,423,400,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and specific data for Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services at 4,038,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded emissions of about 91,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 7,600,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Notably, the Scope 2 emissions have shown a significant increase over the years, reflecting the company's growing energy consumption. From 2013 to 2022, Google has made strides in managing its carbon footprint, with Scope 1 emissions fluctuating, while Scope 2 emissions peaked at approximately 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Google's emissions data highlights the ongoing challenges and opportunities in reducing carbon emissions across its operations, particularly in Scope 2, which remains a significant contributor to its overall carbon footprint.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 41,373,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,245,254,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 479,389,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Google is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
