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| Boilerpipe Text | Making AI helpful for everyone, including the planet
Our products, your impact
In 2024, just five of our products enabled individuals, cities, and other partners to collectively reduce an estimated 26 million metric tons of GHG emissions (tCO
2
e),
1
roughly equivalent to the emissions from the annual energy use of over 3.5 million U.S. homes.
2
For context, Google’s total ambition-based emissions in 2024 were 11.5 million tCO
2
e.
3
Take the fuel-efficient route
Looking for a route that saves time and money?
In 2024, fuel-efficient routing helped people all over the world cut down on fuel and energy use, enabling emissions reductions equivalent to taking 630,000 gas-powered cars off the road for a year.
4
Estimate your solar savings
How much could you save by switching?
Solar savings estimator uses AI and satellite imagery to analyze roof space, weather, tree shade, and installation costs for millions of buildings, so you can decide if solar is best for you.
Use your devices longer
What if you could reduce e-waste and save money?
Chromebooks receive automatic software updates for 10 years; Pixel phones for 7 years; and Google Nest products for at least 5 years after launch.
Shop pre-owned
Want to find unique and affordable items new to you?
As fashion accounts for ~8% of global carbon emissions,
5
our individual clothing choices matter. Google Search highlights pre-owned products with a badge, making it easier to find pre-loved items and save some money.
Explore all products
Driving innovation and resilience through our research
We’re partnering with cities, researchers, governments, and businesses on new technology to effect meaningful systemic change and improve the lives of billions of people.
Helping firefighters detect wildfires earlier
Learn more
Applying AI for more efficient city streets
Learn more
Committed to the efficient and responsible use of resources
Across our operations, we’re dedicated to everything from replenishing water to improving AI efficiency. We’re strengthening the circular economy by designing out waste and implementing 100% plastic-free packaging. We’re also investing in next-generation clean energy technologies like advanced nuclear and enhanced geothermal. Below is a snapshot of our progress in 2024.
Reduced data center energy emissions by 12%
In 2024, our data center emissions were reduced by 12% compared to the prior year, even in the face of increased energy demands.
Replenished 64% of our freshwater consumption
In 2024, our water stewardship projects replenished approximately 64% of our freshwater consumption, or 4.5 billion gallons
6
(roughly equivalent to the annual water usage of 40,000 average U.S. households
7
), up from 18% in 2023.
Procured over 8 GW of clean energy
In 2024, we signed contracts to purchase over 8 GW of clean energy generation
8
—more than in any prior year.
Improved TPU power efficiency by 30x
Ironwood
—the first Google TPU (our custom AI chips) designed to power thinking, inferential AI models at scale—is nearly 30 times more power efficient than our first Cloud TPU from 2018.
9
1
To estimate aggregate enabled emissions reductions, we first estimated reductions for five products individually (Google Earth Pro, Solar API, Nest thermostats, fuel-efficient routing, and Green Light) and then combined the totals. For Solar API, we used the enabled emissions reductions following the annual (rather than lifetime) accounting basis. For details about the individual calculation methodologies, refer to our
2025 Environmental Report
.
2
“
Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
,” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, November 2024, accessed June 2025.
3
We use the term “ambition-based” to describe the subset of emissions from our total carbon footprint that are within the boundaries we’ve set for our climate ambitions. For more details, refer to our
2025 Environmental Report
.
4
Google uses an AI prediction model to estimate the expected fuel or energy consumption for each route option when users request driving directions. We identify the route that we predict will consume the least amount of fuel or energy. If this route is not already the fastest one and it offers meaningful energy and fuel savings with only a small increase in driving time, we recommend it to the user. To calculate enabled emissions reductions, we tally the fuel usage from the chosen fuel-efficient routes and subtract it from the predicted fuel consumption that would have occurred on the fastest route without fuel-efficient routing and apply adjustments for factors such as: CO
2
e factors, fleet mix factors, well-to-wheels factors, and powertrain mismatch factors. This figure covers estimated enabled emissions reductions for the calendar year, from January through December. Enabled emissions reductions estimates include inherent uncertainty due to factors that include the lack of primary data and precise information about real-world actions and their effects. These factors contribute to a range of possible outcomes, within which we report a central value. We then input the estimated prevented emissions into the EPA’s
Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
to calculate equivalent cars off the road for a year.
6
For details about this calculation, refer to the Methodology section in the Appendix of the
2025 Environmental Report
.
7
From “
How We Use Water
,” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
8
The total GW figure represents primarily PPAs, and includes some generation from targeted renewable energy investments where we also receive EACs. Actual generation may vary from the signed amounts based on changes during construction or project terminations.
9
These calculations are based on internal data, as of March 2025. Google’s TPU power efficiency relative to the earliest generation Cloud TPU v2 is measured by peak FP8 flops delivered per watt of thermal design power per chip package. |
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## Our products, your impact
In 2024, just five of our products enabled individuals, cities, and other partners to collectively reduce an estimated 26 million metric tons of GHG emissions (tCO2e),1 roughly equivalent to the emissions from the annual energy use of over 3.5 million U.S. homes.2 For context, Google’s total ambition-based emissions in 2024 were 11.5 million tCO2e.3
## Take the fuel-efficient route
Looking for a route that saves time and money?
[Try it now](https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-transportation-energy-emissions-reduction/ "Try it now") 
#### In 2024, fuel-efficient routing helped people all over the world cut down on fuel and energy use, enabling emissions reductions equivalent to taking 630,000 gas-powered cars off the road for a year.4
[Try it now](https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-transportation-energy-emissions-reduction/ "Try it now") 
## Estimate your solar savings
How much could you save by switching?
[Try it now](https://sunroof.withgoogle.com/) 
#### Solar savings estimator uses AI and satellite imagery to analyze roof space, weather, tree shade, and installation costs for millions of buildings, so you can decide if solar is best for you.
[Try it now](https://sunroof.withgoogle.com/) 
## Use your devices longer
What if you could reduce e-waste and save money?
[Try it now](https://store.google.com/magazine/sustainability?hl=en-US) 
#### Chromebooks receive automatic software updates for 10 years; Pixel phones for 7 years; and Google Nest products for at least 5 years after launch.
[Try it now](https://store.google.com/magazine/sustainability?hl=en-US) 
## Shop pre-owned
Want to find unique and affordable items new to you?
[Try it now](https://www.google.com/shopping) 
#### As fashion accounts for ~8% of global carbon emissions,5 our individual clothing choices matter. Google Search highlights pre-owned products with a badge, making it easier to find pre-loved items and save some money.
[Try it now](https://www.google.com/shopping) 
[Explore all products](https://sustainability.google/products/)
## Driving innovation and resilience through our research
We’re partnering with cities, researchers, governments, and businesses on new technology to effect meaningful systemic change and improve the lives of billions of people.
Enabling airlines to reduce contrails
[Learn more](https://sites.research.google/contrails "Learn More : Enabling airlines to mitigate climate impact")
Helping firefighters detect wildfires earlier
[Learn more](https://sites.research.google/gr/wildfires/firesat/ "Learn More : Enhancing our ability to react to wildfires")
Applying AI for more efficient city streets
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[Explore tool](https://insights.sustainability.google/)
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## Committed to the efficient and responsible use of resources
Across our operations, we’re dedicated to everything from replenishing water to improving AI efficiency. We’re strengthening the circular economy by designing out waste and implementing 100% plastic-free packaging. We’re also investing in next-generation clean energy technologies like advanced nuclear and enhanced geothermal. Below is a snapshot of our progress in 2024.
## Reduced data center energy emissions by 12%
In 2024, our data center emissions were reduced by 12% compared to the prior year, even in the face of increased energy demands.
## Replenished 64% of our freshwater consumption
In 2024, our water stewardship projects replenished approximately 64% of our freshwater consumption, or 4.5 billion gallons6 (roughly equivalent to the annual water usage of 40,000 average U.S. households7), up from 18% in 2023.
## Procured over 8 GW of clean energy
In 2024, we signed contracts to purchase over 8 GW of clean energy generation8—more than in any prior year.
## Improved TPU power efficiency by 30x
[Ironwood](https://blog.google/products/google-cloud/ironwood-tpu-age-of-inference/)—the first Google TPU (our custom AI chips) designed to power thinking, inferential AI models at scale—is nearly 30 times more power efficient than our first Cloud TPU from 2018.9
[Explore our operations](https://sustainability.google/operations/)
## Stay informed
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Give your laptop a new life with ChromeOS Flex
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- 
April 1, 2026
We’re creating a new satellite imagery map to help protect Brazil’s forests.
[Read more](https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/earth/satellite-imagery-brazilian-deforestation/)
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Check out more certified refurbished Pixel models on the Google Store and Amazon Renewed.
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- 
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Investing in a water-secure future for all
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1 To estimate aggregate enabled emissions reductions, we first estimated reductions for five products individually (Google Earth Pro, Solar API, Nest thermostats, fuel-efficient routing, and Green Light) and then combined the totals. For Solar API, we used the enabled emissions reductions following the annual (rather than lifetime) accounting basis. For details about the individual calculation methodologies, refer to our [2025 Environmental Report](https://www.gstatic.com/gumdrop/sustainability/google-2025-environmental-report.pdf).
2 “[Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator](https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator),” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, November 2024, accessed June 2025.
3 We use the term “ambition-based” to describe the subset of emissions from our total carbon footprint that are within the boundaries we’ve set for our climate ambitions. For more details, refer to our [2025 Environmental Report](https://www.gstatic.com/gumdrop/sustainability/google-2025-environmental-report.pdf).
4 Google uses an AI prediction model to estimate the expected fuel or energy consumption for each route option when users request driving directions. We identify the route that we predict will consume the least amount of fuel or energy. If this route is not already the fastest one and it offers meaningful energy and fuel savings with only a small increase in driving time, we recommend it to the user. To calculate enabled emissions reductions, we tally the fuel usage from the chosen fuel-efficient routes and subtract it from the predicted fuel consumption that would have occurred on the fastest route without fuel-efficient routing and apply adjustments for factors such as: CO2e factors, fleet mix factors, well-to-wheels factors, and powertrain mismatch factors. This figure covers estimated enabled emissions reductions for the calendar year, from January through December. Enabled emissions reductions estimates include inherent uncertainty due to factors that include the lack of primary data and precise information about real-world actions and their effects. These factors contribute to a range of possible outcomes, within which we report a central value. We then input the estimated prevented emissions into the EPA’s [Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator](https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator) to calculate equivalent cars off the road for a year.
5 According to the [UN Economic Commission of Europe](https://unece.org/forestry/press/un-alliance-aims-put-fashion-path-sustainability).
6 For details about this calculation, refer to the Methodology section in the Appendix of the [2025 Environmental Report](https://www.gstatic.com/gumdrop/sustainability/google-2025-environmental-report.pdf).
7 From “[How We Use Water](https://www.epa.gov/watersense/how-we-use-water),” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
8 The total GW figure represents primarily PPAs, and includes some generation from targeted renewable energy investments where we also receive EACs. Actual generation may vary from the signed amounts based on changes during construction or project terminations.
9 These calculations are based on internal data, as of March 2025. Google’s TPU power efficiency relative to the earliest generation Cloud TPU v2 is measured by peak FP8 flops delivered per watt of thermal design power per chip package.
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Making AI helpful for everyone, including the planet
## Our products, your impact
In 2024, just five of our products enabled individuals, cities, and other partners to collectively reduce an estimated 26 million metric tons of GHG emissions (tCO2e),1 roughly equivalent to the emissions from the annual energy use of over 3.5 million U.S. homes.2 For context, Google’s total ambition-based emissions in 2024 were 11.5 million tCO2e.3
## Take the fuel-efficient route
Looking for a route that saves time and money?
#### In 2024, fuel-efficient routing helped people all over the world cut down on fuel and energy use, enabling emissions reductions equivalent to taking 630,000 gas-powered cars off the road for a year.4
## Estimate your solar savings
How much could you save by switching?
#### Solar savings estimator uses AI and satellite imagery to analyze roof space, weather, tree shade, and installation costs for millions of buildings, so you can decide if solar is best for you.
## Use your devices longer
What if you could reduce e-waste and save money?
#### Chromebooks receive automatic software updates for 10 years; Pixel phones for 7 years; and Google Nest products for at least 5 years after launch.
## Shop pre-owned
Want to find unique and affordable items new to you?
#### As fashion accounts for ~8% of global carbon emissions,5 our individual clothing choices matter. Google Search highlights pre-owned products with a badge, making it easier to find pre-loved items and save some money.
[Explore all products](https://sustainability.google/products/)
## Driving innovation and resilience through our research
We’re partnering with cities, researchers, governments, and businesses on new technology to effect meaningful systemic change and improve the lives of billions of people.
Helping firefighters detect wildfires earlier
[Learn more](https://sites.research.google/gr/wildfires/firesat/ "Learn More : Enhancing our ability to react to wildfires")
Applying AI for more efficient city streets
[Learn more](https://sites.research.google/greenlight/ "Learn More : Optimizing traffic lights to reduce vehicle emissions")
## Committed to the efficient and responsible use of resources
Across our operations, we’re dedicated to everything from replenishing water to improving AI efficiency. We’re strengthening the circular economy by designing out waste and implementing 100% plastic-free packaging. We’re also investing in next-generation clean energy technologies like advanced nuclear and enhanced geothermal. Below is a snapshot of our progress in 2024.
## Reduced data center energy emissions by 12%
In 2024, our data center emissions were reduced by 12% compared to the prior year, even in the face of increased energy demands.
## Replenished 64% of our freshwater consumption
In 2024, our water stewardship projects replenished approximately 64% of our freshwater consumption, or 4.5 billion gallons6 (roughly equivalent to the annual water usage of 40,000 average U.S. households7), up from 18% in 2023.
## Procured over 8 GW of clean energy
In 2024, we signed contracts to purchase over 8 GW of clean energy generation8—more than in any prior year.
## Improved TPU power efficiency by 30x
[Ironwood](https://blog.google/products/google-cloud/ironwood-tpu-age-of-inference/)—the first Google TPU (our custom AI chips) designed to power thinking, inferential AI models at scale—is nearly 30 times more power efficient than our first Cloud TPU from 2018.9
1 To estimate aggregate enabled emissions reductions, we first estimated reductions for five products individually (Google Earth Pro, Solar API, Nest thermostats, fuel-efficient routing, and Green Light) and then combined the totals. For Solar API, we used the enabled emissions reductions following the annual (rather than lifetime) accounting basis. For details about the individual calculation methodologies, refer to our [2025 Environmental Report](https://www.gstatic.com/gumdrop/sustainability/google-2025-environmental-report.pdf).
2 “[Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator](https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator),” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, November 2024, accessed June 2025.
3 We use the term “ambition-based” to describe the subset of emissions from our total carbon footprint that are within the boundaries we’ve set for our climate ambitions. For more details, refer to our [2025 Environmental Report](https://www.gstatic.com/gumdrop/sustainability/google-2025-environmental-report.pdf).
4 Google uses an AI prediction model to estimate the expected fuel or energy consumption for each route option when users request driving directions. We identify the route that we predict will consume the least amount of fuel or energy. If this route is not already the fastest one and it offers meaningful energy and fuel savings with only a small increase in driving time, we recommend it to the user. To calculate enabled emissions reductions, we tally the fuel usage from the chosen fuel-efficient routes and subtract it from the predicted fuel consumption that would have occurred on the fastest route without fuel-efficient routing and apply adjustments for factors such as: CO2e factors, fleet mix factors, well-to-wheels factors, and powertrain mismatch factors. This figure covers estimated enabled emissions reductions for the calendar year, from January through December. Enabled emissions reductions estimates include inherent uncertainty due to factors that include the lack of primary data and precise information about real-world actions and their effects. These factors contribute to a range of possible outcomes, within which we report a central value. We then input the estimated prevented emissions into the EPA’s [Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator](https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator) to calculate equivalent cars off the road for a year.
6 For details about this calculation, refer to the Methodology section in the Appendix of the [2025 Environmental Report](https://www.gstatic.com/gumdrop/sustainability/google-2025-environmental-report.pdf).
7 From “[How We Use Water](https://www.epa.gov/watersense/how-we-use-water),” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
8 The total GW figure represents primarily PPAs, and includes some generation from targeted renewable energy investments where we also receive EACs. Actual generation may vary from the signed amounts based on changes during construction or project terminations.
9 These calculations are based on internal data, as of March 2025. Google’s TPU power efficiency relative to the earliest generation Cloud TPU v2 is measured by peak FP8 flops delivered per watt of thermal design power per chip package. |
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