Google LLC Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Google LLC's score of 77 is higher than 86% 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 2030. 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 total emissions decreasing from approximately 10,520,600,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to about 8,737,400,000 kg CO2e in 2020. This reduction reflects ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices. 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 reduction strategies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and global climate goals.
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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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Google LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Google LLC's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 12% last year and increased by approximately 343% since 2017, 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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Google LLC'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.
Google LLC has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
