Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is a leading technology conglomerate headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2015 as part of a corporate restructuring, Alphabet has rapidly expanded its influence across various sectors, including digital advertising, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. With major operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, Alphabet's core products, such as Google Search, YouTube, and Google Cloud, are renowned for their innovation and user-centric design. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the Android operating system and advancements in machine learning through Google AI. As a dominant player in the tech industry, Alphabet consistently ranks among the world's most valuable companies, reflecting its commitment to innovation and excellence in service delivery.
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How does Alphabet Inc.'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 Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Alphabet Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,826,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 45,073,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,823,132,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions including 1,676,000,000 kg CO2e from capital goods and 485,000,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. The company has shown a commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting, disclosing data across all three scopes (1, 2, and 3) for multiple years. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments, as indicated by the absence of SBTi reduction targets or documented reduction initiatives. Alphabet Inc.'s emissions data is cascaded from its corporate family, specifically from Stoneridge, Inc. at a level 1 relationship, ensuring that the reported figures reflect a comprehensive view of its environmental impact. The company continues to engage in industry-standard climate initiatives, although specific pledges or targets have not been detailed in the provided information.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 66,218,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,518,643,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,292,268,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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 Inc. is not participating in any 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.
