ASSESSMENT
SECTOR
Search Engine
WEBSITE
CERTIFICATES AND STANDARDS
ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System)
LEED (buildings and data centres)
CDP A List
RE100 membership
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
TRUE Zero Waste certification
RoHS, WEEE and REACH compliance
CONTENT SOURCE
Google Environmental Report 2024
GENERAL ASSESSMENT
Google’s 2024 report presents a strategy that goes beyond carbon neutrality, with its 24/7 carbon-free energy vision guiding the sector. Its emissions data, targets and actions are presented as science-based, detailed and verified. It also covers environmental innovations such as water-positive and circular-economy targets. Its social impact projects and stakeholder partnerships are strong, although some social issues could be described in greater regional detail.