Alphabet
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is a leading technology conglomerate headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2015, Alphabet has rapidly evolved to encompass a diverse range of industries, including internet services, artificial intelligence, and consumer electronics. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Alphabet's core offerings include Google Search, YouTube, and Google Cloud, each distinguished by their innovative features and user-centric design. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the development of groundbreaking AI technologies and the expansion of its cloud services, solidifying its position as a market leader. Recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, Alphabet continues to shape the digital landscape, making it a pivotal player in the global technology sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Alphabet's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Alphabet's score of 53 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Alphabet's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Alphabet reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,314,800,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 79,400,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 3,423,400,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 10,812,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, indicating the challenges the company faces in managing its carbon footprint. Alphabet has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its combined Scope 1, 2 (market-based), and 3 absolute emissions by 50% from a 2019 baseline before 2030. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all operations and its value chain by 2030. These targets underscore Alphabet's dedication to sustainability and its role in addressing climate change within the technology sector. The company has consistently disclosed emissions data across all scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. As Alphabet continues to grow, its efforts to mitigate carbon emissions will be crucial in aligning with global climate goals.
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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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
Alphabet is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
