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 55 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Alphabet Inc. 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 (market-based) of approximately 3,423,400,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 10,812,000,000 kg CO2e. Alphabet has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its combined Scope 1, 2, and 3 absolute emissions by 50% from a 2019 baseline by 2030. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all operations and its value chain by 2030. Over the years, Alphabet has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with a focus on reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives. The company has disclosed emissions data across all relevant scopes, highlighting its transparency and accountability in addressing climate change.
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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 |
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.