Google
Google is an American multinational corporation and technology company focusing on online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. and is known for its innovative products and services.
Positive signals
Google aims to achieve net zero emissions across all operations and value chains by 2030.
Google's net zero goal aligns with the IPCC's definition and will adapt as global standards evolve.
Alphabet Inc. (Google) received an ESG Risk Rating from Sustainalytics in December 2024, indicating that the company has a medium level of exposure to material ESG risks and is managing these risks adequately relative to industry peers.
Morningstar's June 2025 sustainability analysis reports that Alphabet Inc. (Google) has not reached the highest level of ESG controversy, suggesting the company is not currently facing critical ESG-related scandals or violations.
Concerns
Allegations of discrimination and wrongful termination
HIGH
Source →Violation of labor law regarding employee communication on antitrust case
HIGH
Source →In February 2025, Google made the decision to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives, a move that is expected to negatively impact Alphabet's ESG score, potentially leading to exclusion from ESG indices and reduced investor demand.
HIGH
Source →MarketBeat's 2025 ESG analysis highlights negative impacts from Alphabet (Google) in categories such as scarce human capital, greenhouse gas emissions, and physical diseases, indicating ongoing environmental and social risk exposures.
MEDIUM
Source →Google accused of violating labor law for restricting employee discussions about antitrust case
HIGH
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