Operating sustainably
See how we’re showing the way forward through our own operations.
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Achieve net-zero emissions
We’ve set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions across all of our operations and value chain by 2030 1
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Advance our standard of water stewardship
We aim to replenish more freshwater than we consume and help improve water quality and ecosystem health in the communities where we operate.
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Accelerate a circular economy
Our ambition is to maximize the reuse of finite resources across our operations, products, and supply chains and enable others to do the same.
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Protect nature & biodiversity in the places where we operate
We strive to protect and enhance nature and biodiversity through our campuses and technology.
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Tracking our progress
We believe it is critical to regularly track our progress and be transparent with what we’ve accomplished and where we’re going.
Tracking our progress
We believe it is critical to regularly track our progress and be transparent with what we’ve accomplished and where we’re going.
Net-zero carbon
Learn moreCarbon reduction
TargetReduce 50% of our combined Scope 1, 2 (market-based), and 3 absolute emissions before 2030. Invest in nature-based and technology-based carbon removal solutions to neutralize our remaining emissions.
Before 2030
2022
10.2 million tCO₂e*
total GHG emissions.
*Due to changes in methodologies, we are not reporting progress towards our emissions reduction target this year (see here
for more information).
Carbon-free energy 2
TargetRun on carbon-free energy 24/7, such as wind and solar, on every grid where we operate by 2030.
2030
2022
64% global average carbon-free energy across our data centers and offices.
Water stewardship
Learn moreWater replenishment
TargetReplenish 120% of the freshwater 3 volume we consume, on average, across our offices and data centers by 2030.
2030
2022
271 million gallons of water, or 6% of our 2022 freshwater consumption, have been replenished by our contracted watershed projects as of the end of 2022.
Circular economy
Learn moreData centers
TargetAchieve Zero Waste to Landfill 4 for our global data center operations.
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2022
10 out of 26 (38%) Google-owned and -operated data centers have achieved zero-waste to landfill. 5
Offices
TargetDivert all food waste from landfill by 2025.
2025
2022
85% of food waste diverted from landfill.
Consumer hardware products
TargetUse recycled or renewable material in at least 50% of plastic used across our consumer hardware product portfolio by 2025.
2025
2022
41% of the plastic Google used in products manufactured in 2022 was recycled content. 6
Consumer hardware products
TargetMake product packaging 100% plastic-free by 2025.
2025
2022
Our packaging was at least 96% plastic-free 7 for new Google products launched and manufactured in 2022.
Supply chain
TargetAchieve UL 2799 Zero Waste to Landfill certification at all final assembly consumer hardware manufacturing sites by 2022. 8
2022
2022
90% of our established final assembly sites achieved UL 2799 Zero Waste to Landfill certification at Silver or higher.
Stay informed
Explore how our efforts are designed to help us all get the most out of technology, without using more resources.
Our reports
To scale impact, we have created tools and case studies to help others adopt some of the approaches that have worked for us. 9
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