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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 81% 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 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 targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Alphabet's emissions have shown a trend of reduction over the years, with total emissions decreasing from about 12,617,400,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 10,775,200,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all operations and its value chain by 2030. Specific initiatives include reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025 and a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. The company’s climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Alphabet's sustainability strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to addressing climate change, focusing on both operational efficiencies and supply chain emissions.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 |
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 |
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 | 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.