Google's greenhouse gas emissions jump 48% in five years
How does Google plan to manage rising emissions?
Google plans to manage rising emissions by investing in clean energy projects, improving energy efficiency, and implementing AI-based optimizations for traffic lights through its Green Light initiative6. The company also aims to achieve net-zero emissions across all operations and value chain by 2030, and run on carbon-free energy during every hour of every day within each grid it operates by the same date1.
What caused Google's greenhouse gas emissions to surge?
Google's greenhouse gas emissions surged due to the expansion of its data centers that support artificial intelligence systems1. The company's pollution reached 14.3 million tonnes of carbon equivalent in 2023, a 48% increase from 2019. This raises doubts about Google's commitment to reach "net zero" emissions by 2030.
How much did Google's emissions increase since 2019?
Google's greenhouse gas emissions have surged 48 percent since 2019 due to the expansion of its data centers that underpin artificial intelligence systems2. The company's pollution amounted to 14.3 million tonnes of carbon equivalent in 2023.