Despite promising in 2021 to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, Google's 2024 Environmental Report reveals a different story. Emissions rose by 13% from 2022 to 2023 and 48% compared to 2019.
Just three years ago, Google announced an ambitious plan to fight climate change. The goal was to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
In reality, Google is far from meeting its goal. Instead, the company's carbon emissions have increased. Google's greenhouse gas emissions rose by 48% in 2023 compared to 2019, as revealed in the 2024 Environmental Report.
Technology is turning into an environmental threat rather than a blessing. Advancements in artificial intelligence consume vast amounts of digital energy, increasing carbon emissions from data centers. Despite advocating against carbon emissions for years, Google is now moving in the opposite direction in the race for AI.
After promising to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030, Google has shifted its stance. The company now claims that competing in AI technology while reducing emissions is challenging. As a result, this tech giant is increasing its carbon emissions to boost business, harming the environment in the process.
