Sustainability Magazine July 2023 | Page 129

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Alphabet

CEO : Sundar Pichai ESG report �
Google ’ s parent company , Alphabet , has dedicated the entire net proceeds from its US $ 5.75bn Sustainability Bond to support environmentally and socially-responsible projects .
In August 2020 , Alphabet successfully issued the largest sustainability bond in history . The funds generated from this issuance have been used to finance both new and ongoing initiatives that address critical issues aligned with the company ’ s mission and long-term value creation goals .
Google ’ s sustainability strategy revolves around three key pillars , including accelerating the transition to carbon-free energy and a circular economy ; empowering individuals and communities through technology ; and creating positive impacts for the people and places where Google operates .
By actively focusing on these pillars , Alphabet and Google are committed to having a meaningful impact on global sustainability and promoting positive change for the benefit of society , its employees , and stakeholders .
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