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 54 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2021, Google LLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,371,205,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 38,694,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,823,132,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 9,503,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes business travel emissions of about 136,000,000 kg CO2e. Google has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all operations and its value chain by 2030. This goal encompasses all scopes of emissions. Additionally, the company plans to reduce its Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by 2030, and similarly, it aims to cut Scope 1 emissions by 50% from the same baseline. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Alphabet Inc., which oversees Google's sustainability initiatives. This corporate relationship ensures that Google's climate strategies align with broader organisational goals set by Alphabet Inc.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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Scope 1 | 66,549,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 509,334,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 2,719,024,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.