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 79 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Alphabet Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,185,200,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 73,100,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 3,059,100,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 12,053,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute emissions by 50% across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) from a 2019 baseline by 2030. In 2023, Alphabet's total emissions were about 14,296,800,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 79,400,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 3,423,400,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 10,794,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its operations and value chain by 2030. Alphabet's emissions have shown a trend of increasing over the years, with total emissions in 2022 reported at approximately 11,900,300,000 kg CO2e, and in 2021 at about 10,520,600,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint, with specific initiatives aimed at reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Overall, Alphabet's climate commitments reflect a strong dedication to sustainability, with a clear roadmap to significantly reduce its carbon emissions in the coming years.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 37,187,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,149,988,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 332,612,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 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.
