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.
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.
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Alphabet's score of 67 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Alphabet reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,314,800,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 79,400,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,423,400,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 10,812,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all operations and its value chain by 2030. This target encompasses a 50% reduction in absolute emissions from its combined Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, using 2019 as the baseline year. In 2022, Alphabet's total emissions were about 12,617,400,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 91,200,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 2,492,200,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 10,034,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. Alphabet's reduction initiatives include a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2025 at its New York City office. The company is also focused on achieving carbon-free energy usage 24/7 by 2030, further solidifying its leadership in corporate sustainability.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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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Alphabet is participating in some 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.