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 54 is higher than 75% 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 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 totalling around 9,503,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all operations and its value chain by 2030, with a focus on reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by the same year. In 2020, Google’s total emissions were about 10,326,109,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 66,686 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 911,415,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 9,376,000,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a gradual increase in total emissions from 2019, when they were approximately 12,529,953,000 kg CO2e, indicating a need for effective reduction strategies. Google's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Alphabet Inc., which oversees various sustainability initiatives. The company is committed to transparency and accountability in its climate actions, aligning with industry standards and best practices.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
