In the midst of their financial goals and success, where is Google's energy leadership?
What is Google's response and action plan to Green Peace's spotlighted information?
Own Emissions Target: 0/10
Google has no emission reduction targets and did not release or disclose its own emission levels. This lack of transparency on its own emissions puts Google significantly out of step with most other technology companies. Google claims to be carbon neutral, buying offset credits to compensate. Carbon neutral or not, the complete lack of transparency and the fact that its current investments in infrastructure are changing energy policy on the ground in communities as they are being built threaten to undermine its credibility as a climate leader.
The bottom line is that Google's explosive growth through Gmail, YouTube, and soon to be on-line library are ultimately driving emissions higher, not lower, and creating a greater demand for coal and other fossil fuels, not less. The fact that they will not even disclose their footprint publicly is a clear sign that the answer is not a pretty one.
Own Emissions Target: 0/10
Google has no emission reduction targets and did not release or disclose its own emission levels. This lack of transparency on its own emissions puts Google significantly out of step with most other technology companies. Google claims to be carbon neutral, buying offset credits to compensate. Carbon neutral or not, the complete lack of transparency and the fact that its current investments in infrastructure are changing energy policy on the ground in communities as they are being built threaten to undermine its credibility as a climate leader.
The bottom line is that Google's explosive growth through Gmail, YouTube, and soon to be on-line library are ultimately driving emissions higher, not lower, and creating a greater demand for coal and other fossil fuels, not less. The fact that they will not even disclose their footprint publicly is a clear sign that the answer is not a pretty one.
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