Google Sustainability Commitments
2030
Net-zero across operations and value chain
Google says it aims to reach net-zero emissions across its operations and value chain by 2030. It says this means cutting its combined Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% from a 2019 base year and using carbon removal to deal with the rest. Scope 1, 2, and 3 are the standard ways companies group direct emissions, purchased electricity emissions, and supply-chain emissions.
2030
24/7 carbon-free energy goal
Google says it wants to run on carbon-free energy every hour of every day on every grid where it operates by 2030. This is often called 24/7 carbon-free energy, which means matching electricity use with carbon-free power at the same time and place, not just buying annual renewable credits. The company says it is still working toward this goal as its electricity demand rises.
2030
Replenish more water than it uses
Google says it plans to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030. It also says it is already working toward a related water target through local projects that restore freshwater in the places where it operates. This is a future goal, so it belongs in commitments rather than actions.
2030
Grow electrical workforce pipeline
Google says its partnership with the electrical training ALLIANCE aims to increase the electrical workforce pipeline by 70% by 2030. In plain terms, it wants more trained electricians available to support grid and energy work. The company links this to local job creation and the buildout of energy infrastructure.
