for the planet.
And for everyone.
Our approach
There are three ways we cultivate sustainability.
From product design to manufacturing and across our supply chains, we are working to address our environmental and social impact at every step.
“Designers are problem solvers. And sustainability is the biggest problem for our generation to solve.”
– Ivy Ross, Head of Design for all Google hardware products
OurProducts
Design choices
We’re designing processes that eliminate waste and pollution. While providing better support to give our products a longer life so they don’t have to be replaced often.
Give materials a second life.
Of all plastic waste in the world – amounting to billions of metric tons – only a fraction is recycled. That’s why we’re partnering with our suppliers to develop safe, durable, and high-quality recycled plastic while cutting down usage of non‑recycled plastic.
Portfolio-wide commitment
Reusing plastic
Packaging goals
Give materials a second life.
Of all plastic waste in the world – amounting to billions of metric tons – only a fraction is recycled. That’s why we’re partnering with our suppliers to develop safe, durable, and high-quality recycled plastic while cutting down usage of non‑recycled plastic.
Portfolio-wide commitment
Reusing plastic
Packaging goals
Ingredients matter.
A large part of manufacturing waste ends up in landfills. To reduce our carbon footprint and impact, we’re maximizing the use of recycled and renewable materials across our operations, products, and supply chains.
Recycled aluminum
Thoughtfully designed cases
Refined textiles
Ingredients matter.
A large part of manufacturing waste ends up in landfills. To reduce our carbon footprint and impact, we’re maximizing the use of recycled and renewable materials across our operations, products, and supply chains.
Recycled aluminum
Thoughtfully designed cases
Refined textiles
Reducing waste.
There is immense strain on our natural resources with an urgent need to balance consumption and consequences. So we’re trying to reduce the waste generated at all levels – from manufacturing to retail.
Simpler construction
Versatility
Reducing waste.
There is immense strain on our natural resources with an urgent need to balance consumption and consequences. So we’re trying to reduce the waste generated at all levels – from manufacturing to retail.
Simpler construction
Versatility
Built to last longer.
Our devices are designed to stand the test of time, so people can enjoy them for longer.
Future-proofing
Up-to-date security
Worry-free repairs with iFixit
Built to last longer.
Our devices are designed to stand the test of time, so people can enjoy them for longer.
Future-proofing
Up-to-date security
Worry-free repairs with iFixit
“We work with our suppliers to drive real change across our value chain.”
– Adi Narayanan, Head of Materials Science & Engineering at Google
OurSupply Chains
Supplier communities
Partnering with the communities where we operate.
We’re working to improve the lives of people across the supply chain.
Safer manufacturing. Healthier communities.
We’re investing in infrastructure to generate more social and economic opportunities and promote global well‑being.
Investing in communities and resources.
We are working to take better care of the communities in which we operate. From partnering with mining companies to investing in renewable energy, we want to help build comprehensive approaches to our impact commitment.
Invest in a cleaner future.
We believe that clean energy is key to accomplishing our goals. It’s the cornerstone of our sustainability efforts, and we've been carbon neutral since 2007 in our operations here at Google.
Advancing renewable energy
Investment commitments
Net Zero Emissions by 2030
Invest in a cleaner future.
We believe that clean energy is key to accomplishing our goals. It’s the cornerstone of our sustainability efforts, and we've been carbon neutral since 2007 in our operations here at Google.
Advancing renewable energy
Investment commitments
Net Zero Emissions by 2030
Committed to sourcing our minerals responsibly.
We’re working on making the mineral-tracking process more transparent for everyone.
Joining forces
Phase one
Conflict-free minerals
Committed to sourcing our minerals responsibly.
We’re working on making the mineral-tracking process more transparent for everyone.
Joining forces
Phase one
Conflict-free minerals
“When we build products at Google, we think in terms of building for everyone, with everyone. This is hard work...it’s a journey, and we’re committed to learning and improving.”
- Annie Jean-Baptiste, Head of Product Inclusion at Google,
Building for Everyone
ThePeople
Building for the users
Supporting a clean energy future.
Nest Renew is a new service for compatible Nest thermostats9 that makes it easy to support clean energy, right from home.9
Electricity from the grid is often a mix of non-renewable energy from gas and coal, and clean energy from solar and wind farms. Nest Renew can estimate when energy in a region is cleaner and works with Nest thermostats to help users in the US automatically shift usage to times when the grid is cleaner, or less expensive.
When we each do a little, it adds up to a lot.
And for those who want to extend their impact even further, Nest Renew Premium (available in select markets in the US as a paid subscription) can match the estimated fossil fuel electricity consumed at home with clean energy from US wind and solar plants.
Which means the more people join, and the more renewable energy sources are created, the more our whole planet benefits.
With a Nest thermostat, people can also track how much energy they use every day and see how they can use less.
Since 2011, Nest thermostats have saved
kWh of energy
Building technology that’s truly helpful.
From hospitals and low-income households to caregivers and users with disabilities – we’re committed to developing programs and products that put people first.
Addressing health disparities with Fitbit.
We’re working to help underrepresented researchers aiming to improve health outcomes in underserved populations.
Expanding knowledge
Aiding research
Fostering greater equity in health research
Addressing health disparities with Fitbit.
We’re working to help underrepresented researchers aiming to improve health outcomes in underserved populations.
Expanding knowledge
Aiding research
Fostering greater equity in health research
Helping out.
With Google Nest.
With Google Nest.
We’re working with different organizations in the US to tackle some of their biggest challenges – from helping families to supporting people living with paralysis.
Supporting Black-owned businesses
Thoughtful partnerships
For patients and retirees
Helping out.
With Google Nest.
With Google Nest.
We’re working with different organizations in the US to tackle some of their biggest challenges – from helping families to supporting people living with paralysis.
Supporting Black-owned businesses
Thoughtful partnerships
For patients and retirees
Our new store is LEED platinum‑certified.
With the opening of the Google Store Chelsea in New York City, we’re among a handful of retailers around the world to receive the highest Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.
“From day one, continuing Google’s commitment to sustainability was integral to the design and build of our first store - every material, every mechanical system, every lighting fixture was painstakingly considered and selected.”
– Nathan Allen, Head of Store Design & Special Projects
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Here are a few ways you can join us in reducing our impact on the environment.
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1
Made by Google products are designed with between 9%-68% recycled content across their respective plastic parts in 2020 and 2021. This does not include plastics in printed circuit boards, labels, cables, connectors, electronic components and modules, optical components, electrostatic discharge (ESD) components, electromagnetic interference (EMI) components, films, coatings and adhesives.
The aluminum in the enclosure of Pixel 5 is 100% recycled content. (Back housing only. Recycled aluminum is approximately 58% of the Pixel 5 enclosure based on weight.) The aluminum in the housing of Pixel 6 is 100% recycled content. (Recycled aluminum (in the housing and other recycled aluminum components) is approximately 14% of product based on weight.)
The aluminum in the enclosure of Pixel 5 is 100% recycled content. (Back housing only. Recycled aluminum is approximately 58% of the Pixel 5 enclosure based on weight.) The aluminum in the housing of Pixel 6 is 100% recycled content. (Recycled aluminum (in the housing and other recycled aluminum components) is approximately 14% of product based on weight.)
2
Minimum percentage of recycled or renewable plastic content calculated as a percentage of total plastic (by weight) in all products manufactured in 2025. The following may be excluded from the calculation of percentage: printed circuit boards, labels, cables, connectors, electronic components and modules, optical components, electrostatic discharge (ESD) components, electromagnetic interference (EMI) components, films, coatings and adhesives. Renewable content consists of plastic made from bio-based material.
3
Recycled aluminum (in the housing and other recycled aluminum components) is approximately 14% of product based on weight.
4
Based on product weight of cases for Pixel 4a, 4a (5G), 5, and 6.
5
Enclosures consist of fabric, housing, foot, and a few smaller parts.
6
Your Pixel will receive feature drops during the applicable Android update and support periods for the phone. See g.co/pixel/updates for details.
7
See g.co/nest/deviceupdates for what to expect during updates.
8
Pixel security updates for at least 5 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US. See g.co/pixel/updates for details. For details on updates for Nest devices, see here for more details.
9
Nest Renew is available in select locations and requires a 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat, Nest Thermostat E, or the new Nest Thermostat (sold separately), connected to a Google account.
10
Adjustments only shift electricity usage from your heating and cooling.
11
Only available in areas served by major continental US grids, see here.
12
Only available for customers on certain electric utility time-of-use rates (check availability).
13
Learn how this is done with renewable energy credits. During the preview phase Nest Renew’s RECs will be sourced from the Bethel Wind project in Castro County, TX which also provides renewable energy for Google.
14
Not available in all regions.
15
These energy savings are calculated based on the typical percentage of heating and cooling savings found in real-world studies of the Nest thermostats. To calculate the total savings, we apply these savings percentages to the actual heating and cooling hours of all Nest thermostats. Energy savings are an estimate, not a guarantee that any individual user will save energy.
May not be available in all regions.