Alphabet Sustainability Profile
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.
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Alphabet's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Alphabet Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,185,200,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 73,100,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 3,059,100,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 12,053,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 14,296,800,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions despite ongoing sustainability efforts. 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. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across all operations and value chains by 2030. Specifically, Alphabet aims to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. The company has also disclosed significant emissions from its supply chain, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for the majority of its total emissions. Notably, in 2024, emissions from purchased goods and services alone were approximately 3,601,000,000 kg CO2e. Alphabet's ongoing initiatives include a commitment to operate on carbon-free energy at all times by 2030, further underscoring its dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Alphabet's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 12% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 79% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 30% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Alphabet's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Alphabet has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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