Google supplier requirements

Google has set clear supplier sustainability requirements designed to ensure every vendor supports responsible business practices. For suppliers, this means demonstrating credible progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, from emissions tracking to ethical labor practices.

By aligning with these standards, suppliers strengthen their partnership with Google and stay ahead of global compliance expectations.

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About Google

Google, now a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is a multinational technology company known for its dominant search engine, online advertising, cloud computing, and various other products and services. It’s one of the world’s largest and most influential technology companies, with a significant presence in online search, advertising, and various other digital markets.

Google's climate goals

Net-zero emissions across all of its operations and value chain.

Google's ESG reporting requirements

Google’s Supplier Code of Conduct emphasizes environmental responsibility, requiring suppliers to minimize environmental impact and improve resource efficiency. Suppliers must obtain necessary environmental permits, engage in pollution prevention, manage hazardous substances, and reduce waste and emissions. They are also expected to implement water management programs and strive for energy efficiency, including setting GHG reduction goals and increasing clean energy use, with a target of 100% clean energy by 2030 for Google products and services. Suppliers must maintain compliance with environmental laws and regulations, and document their environmental impacts and management strategies.

For Google’s full supplier expectations, view Google’s Supplier Code of Conduct.

Common challenges for Google's suppliers

Many vendors struggle with:

  • Understanding how to comply with Google’s supplier sustainability requirements

  • Collecting accurate data for carbon emissions and ESG metrics

  • Preparing supplier ESG reports that meet Google’s standards

  • Responding to procurement teams’ questions quickly and confidently

How Greenplaces helps Google's suppliers

Our tools support vendors through data collection and reporting, helping Intel suppliers simplify climate disclosure compliance and respond confidently to procurement requests.

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