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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.

53

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.

25

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.

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Alphabet's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Alphabet Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,314,800,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 79,400,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 3,423,400,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 10,812,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This marked an increase from previous years, with total emissions in 2022 being about 12,617,400,000 kg CO2e. 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 by 2030. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all operations and its value chain by 2030. These targets reflect Alphabet's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change. The company has consistently disclosed emissions data across all scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. As part of its ongoing efforts, Alphabet continues to explore innovative solutions to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance its sustainability practices.

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Scope 1
41,373,000
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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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alphabet's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Alphabet is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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