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Our reports and case studies chart our progress and share knowledge and insight for others.
Sustainability has been a core value for Google since our founding, and our environmental reporting and thinking has evolved over the years. Please refer to our latest Environmental Report for our most current methodology and approach.
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2023 General
Accelerating Climate Action with AICo-published by BCG and Google, this report provides policymakers, corporate decision makers, and climate leaders with a clear and concise understanding of the role that artificial intelligence (AI) can play in climate action. More specifically, the report highlights AI's significant potential to help address our environmental challenges, sheds light on climate-relevant AI risks, and offers policymakers a streamlined framework for desirable policy outcomes. Throughout the report, we share examples of successful early applications of AI for climate and of instances in which policymakers have already taken the initiative to enable, promote, or guide the use of AI for climate action across sectors.
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2023 Supplier responsibility
Restricted Substances SpecificationThis report describes our efforts towards the elimination of hazardous chemicals in all Google branded consumer products, accessories, manufacturing processes, and retail packaging.
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2023 Net-zero carbon
The Corporate Role in Accelerating Advanced Clean Electricity TechnologiesThis paper discusses the importance of advanced clean electricity technologies to creating secure, reliable, carbon-free electricity systems, and argues that companies can play a catalytic role by directing some of their clean energy purchases and investments to support the commercialization of these technologies.
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2023 Phones
Pixel 8 Pro Product Environmental ReportThis report details the environmental performance of the Pixel 8 Pro over its full life cycle, from design and manufacturing through usage and recycling.
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2023 Phones
Pixel 8 Product Environmental ReportThis report details the environmental performance of the Pixel 8 over its full life cycle, from design and manufacturing through usage and recycling.
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2023 Watches
Google Pixel Watch 2 Product Environmental ReportThis report details the environmental performance of the Google Pixel Watch 2 over its full life cycle, from design and manufacturing through usage and recycling.
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2023 Watches
Fitbit Charge 6 Product Environmental ReportThis report details the environmental performance of the Fitbit Charge 6 over its full life cycle, from design and manufacturing through usage and recycling.
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2023 Product
Pixel Tablet with Charging Speaker Dock Product Environmental ReportThis report details the environmental performance of the Pixel Tablet with Charging Speaker Dock over its full life cycle, from design and manufacturing through usage and recycling.
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2023 General
2023 Environmental ReportGoogle’s 2023 Environmental Report outlines how we’re driving positive environmental outcomes throughout our business in three key ways: developing products and technology that empower individuals on their journey to a more sustainable life, working together with partners and organizations everywhere to transition to resilient, low-carbon systems, and operating our business more sustainably. It features data, performance highlights, and progress against our targets from our 2022 fiscal year (January 1 to December 31, 2022).
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2023 General
2023 Environmental Report: Executive SummaryThis executive summary is an abridged version of our 2023 Environmental Report.
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2023 General
Alphabet's 2023 CDP Climate Change ResponseOur CDP Climate Change Response covers climate-related governance, risks and opportunities, business strategy, targets, emissions, energy, and other metrics.
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2023 Supplier responsibility
2022 Norwegian Transparency Act StatementGoogle LLC (Google) and its subsidiaries—including Google Norway AS—are committed to treating all workers with respect and dignity, ensuring safe working conditions, and operating ethically. We issued this statement pursuant to the Norwegian Transparency Act, which requires Google Norway AS to publish an annual statement disclosing its efforts to conduct human rights due diligence in its supply chains and business operations.
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