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.
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 score of 23 is lower than 63% 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 23,500,000,000 kg CO2e, a notable increase from about 20,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions data primarily reflects Scope 2 emissions, with market-based emissions accounting for about 3,500,000,000 kg CO2e and location-based emissions at approximately 12,500,000,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2024 were reported at about 11,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Alphabet has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with 2022 emissions at about 18,000,000,000 kg CO2e and 2021 at approximately 17,500,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 1 or Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on Scope 2 emissions in their reporting. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives, Alphabet Inc. is part of a corporate family that includes Stoneridge, Inc., from which it inherits certain emissions data. The company has not set any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or documented specific climate pledges, suggesting a need for more robust climate commitments moving forward. Overall, Alphabet Inc. continues to navigate its carbon footprint amidst growing scrutiny and the need for enhanced sustainability practices.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 1,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.