Google has reported a 51% rise in carbon emissions since 2019, largely attributed to the increasing energy demands of artificial intelligence. Despite investments in renewable energy, the company's scope 3 emissions—tied to its supply chain—have continued to rise as datacentre capacity grows. The International Energy Agency predicts datacentre electricity consumption may double by 2026, and AI could account for 4.5% of global energy generation by 2030. Google points to a lack of advancement in low-carbon energy sources as a significant barrier to reducing emissions.
"Google's carbon emissions have soared by 51% since 2019 as artificial intelligence hampers the company's efforts to go green, highlighting significant progress challenges in decarbonisation."
"The International Energy Agency estimates datacentres' total electricity consumption could double, reaching 1,000TWh by 2026, raising concerns over energy demand and emissions trajectories."
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