Alphabet Inc
Alphabet's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Alphabet completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Alphabet has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Alphabet's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alphabet amounted to 11,356,300 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alphabet increased by 21.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Alphabet's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Alphabet's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Alphabet were 73,100 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Alphabet reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Alphabet's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 15.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Alphabet's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.93%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Alphabet's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Alphabet reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,059,100 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 11,283,200 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Alphabet reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Alphabet's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 159.7%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Alphabet's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 21.94% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Alphabet use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Alphabet reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Alphabet's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Alphabet's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Alphabet reported 12,053,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Alphabet includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Alphabet's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Alphabet's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Alphabet reported total Scope 3 emissions of 12,053,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Alphabet reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Alphabet's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Alphabet 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Alphabet's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Alphabet disclose?
In 2024, Alphabet reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Alphabet's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Alphabet's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,601,000 tCOâ‚‚e (63%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 853,000 tCOâ‚‚e (14.92%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 714,000 tCOâ‚‚e (12.49%)
Alphabet's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Alphabet's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Alphabet reported a total carbon footprint of 23,409,300 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.31% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Alphabet's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 51.49% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 48.2%.