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Alphabet — full event log

Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.

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2024· 19 events

First Scope 1-3 emissions measurement completed; decarbonisation targets to followData confidence — high

Alphabet completed measurement of Scope 1-3 emissions in 2024 (baseline began in 2023) and stated focus is now on establishing decarbonisation targets aligned with BMW Group's net zero by 2050.

sustainability_report p.8

50% BEV new contracts by 2030Data confidence — high

Alphabet targets 50% of new contracts to be battery electric vehicles by 2030. Status 2024: 25% (up from 20% in 2023).

sustainability_report p.8

EcoVadis certification across all Alphabet markets by 2026Data confidence — high

Goal that all Alphabet markets achieve EcoVadis certification by 2026. As of 2024: 6 markets (BE, NL, ES, IT, GER, FR) plus Alphabet International certified.

sustainability_report p.12

ISO 14001 renewed for Alphabet International GmbHData confidence — high

Alphabet International GmbH's ISO 14001 environmental management certification was successfully renewed in 2024.

sustainability_report p.12

EcoVadis certification expanded to 6 markets + Alphabet InternationalData confidence — high

In 2024, six markets (Germany, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, France) plus Alphabet International are EcoVadis certified, ranging from Bronze to Platinum. First certification was 2023.

sustainability_report p.12

30% women in management positions by 2030Data confidence — high

Long-term target of 30% women in management positions by 2030. Current 2024: 25% (down from 28% in 2023, partly due to revised reporting scope).

sustainability_report p.25

Revised reporting scope for management diversityData confidence — high

Share of women in management declined from 28% (2023) to 25% (2024) due to revised reporting scope capturing more specific management levels. On comparable prior basis, 2024 would be 27%.

sustainability_report p.25

HPO Index employer branding 85% by 2030Data confidence — high

BMW Financial Services Europe (incl. Alphabet) targets HPO-I employer branding score of 85% by 2030. 2023 score was 80%. Next survey 2025.

sustainability_report p.22

First-time corporate CO2e reportingData confidence — high

Alphabet reports CO2e data for the first time in 2024, with comparison year 2023. Significant categories not yet reported due to insufficient data: Scope 1 fugitive emissions and Scope 3 capital goods.

sustainability_report p.19

SDG alignment with goals 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 17Data confidence — high

Alphabet's sustainability strategy focuses on SDGs where it can exert direct influence: SDGs 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, and 17.

sustainability_report p.3

Chief ESG Officer role establishedData confidence — high

Alphabet introduced the Chief ESG Officer role in 2024 (Andreas Baron), part of Alphabet International Management Board, to centralise sustainability work. ESG Officers being established across all European countries.

sustainability_report p.10

First-time PwC limited assurance on selected KPIsData confidence — high

PwC provided limited assurance under ISAE 3000 (Revised) on six material topics, materiality analysis, and targets/KPIs.

sustainability_report p.3

Green electricity in offices and customer-facing charging supportData confidence — high

Alphabet has switched its offices to green electricity and is improving energy efficiency to reduce Scope 2 (market-based Scope 2 fell from 714 to 591 tCO2e from 2023 to 2024). For customers, Alphabet advises on charging infrastructure investments, installs on-site charging stations, offers charging cards and smart-charging technologies, and provides green energy contracts to ensure that BEV charging draws on renewable sources.

sustainability_report p.17

No removals strategy disclosedData confidence — med

Alphabet does not disclose use of carbon removals, offsets, or insetting in this report. Focus is on direct emission reduction through fleet electrification, green electricity sourcing in offices, and supporting customer decarbonisation. No mention of DAC, BECCS, biochar, or nature-based credits.

sustainability_report p.19

Dependent: Customer fleet electrification (downstream leased assets)Data confidence — high

Vast majority of Alphabet's emissions are Scope 3 from the use phase of leased vehicles (downstream leased assets). In 2024 BEV sales rose 53% vs 2023, xEV share rose 45%, and BEVs accounted for 25% of new contracts (up from 20% in 2023), with a 2030 target of 50%. Alphabet provides Fleet Emission Consulting and tailored EV strategy consulting across all markets.

sustainability_report p.16

Dependent: Alphabet Carbon Manager for customer emissions transparencyData confidence — high

The Alphabet Carbon Manager, developed with Plan A using GHG Protocol methodology and certified by TÜV Rheinland, was rolled out across all European markets in 2024 with training programmes. It provides automated real-time CO2e tracking, scenario planning and CSRD-compliant reporting, enabling fleet customers to monitor and act on Scope 3 emissions from their leased vehicles.

sustainability_report p.32

Primary: Internal fleet electrificationData confidence — high

Alphabet continued to electrify its internal and demo fleets in 2024 by increasing the share of BEVs and plug-in hybrid (xEVs).

sustainability_report p.18

Primary: Office energy efficiency and low-emission business travelData confidence — high

Internal measures introduced in 2024 include switching to green electricity, improving office energy efficiency, and promoting low-emission business travel to reduce Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 business travel emissions.

sustainability_report p.18

Dependent: Sustainable supplier sourcingData confidence — high

In 2024, Alphabet established sustainability criteria as standard in all international tenders for vehicle-related service suppliers. The questionnaire screens EcoVadis scores, ISO certifications, CO2e reduction targets, green electricity use and recycling. Target: 100% of international vehicle-related suppliers assessed by 2024 (achieved); 100% of all (including national) by 2026.

sustainability_report p.14