Summary
- Google’s greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 48% over the past five years, primarily due to electricity consumption by data centers and supply chain emissions.
- The tech giant has a goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2030, but the rise in emissions poses a challenge.
- Data centers, crucial for AI operations, are driving the increase in energy consumption and emissions.
- The growth of AI products and data centers poses a threat to tech companies’ climate goals due to the energy and resources required.