Google LLC
Google LLC, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is a leading technology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1998, Google has revolutionised the way people access information, primarily through its search engine, which remains the most widely used globally. The company operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, solidifying its presence in the digital landscape. Specialising in internet-related services and products, Google’s core offerings include advertising technologies, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Notable products such as Google Ads, Google Cloud, and the Android operating system distinguish the company in a competitive market. With a commitment to innovation, Google has achieved significant milestones, including the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, further enhancing its market position as a pioneer in the tech industry.
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Google LLC's score of 77 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Google LLC's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Google LLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,185,200,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 73,100,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 3,059,100,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 12,053,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions across all operations and its value chain by 2030, with specific commitments to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by the same year. In 2023, Google’s total emissions were about 14,296,800,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 79,400,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 3,423,400,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were reported at about 10,794,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a consistent commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a notable increase in total emissions from 2022, which stood at approximately 11,900,300,000 kg CO2e. This increase reflects the ongoing challenges in managing emissions across its extensive operations. Google's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Alphabet Inc., which oversees various sustainability initiatives, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives guide Google's climate commitments and reporting practices. Overall, Google LLC is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and aims to lead in corporate sustainability efforts within the tech industry.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 66,549,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 509,334,000 | 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 | 2,719,024,000 | 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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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.
Google LLC 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.
