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Users consistently praise the ease of use and insightful data provided by Google Carbon Footprint, making it accessible for businesses aiming to monitor their emissions. The integration with other Google services enhances the user experience, although some find it challenging to access comprehensive data without full integration. A common limitation noted is the tool's focus on Google Cloud, which may not cover all emissions sources.

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Verified User in Management Consulting
UM
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Precise and efficient measurement to detect the largest sources of emission"
What do you like best about Google Carbon Footprint?

Its precise and efficient measurement allows for the detection of the highest emission sources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Carbon Footprint?

Require that the company operate entirely on Google Cloud to have a comprehensive report. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Huma K.
HK
Participatory Budgeting Borough Coordinator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"In Console Dashboard"
What do you like best about Google Carbon Footprint?

Google Carbon Footprint is a powerful and simple-to-use sustainability measurement tool for businesses that want to monitor and reduce the emissions impact of their cloud computing usage. The platform offers three key benefits:

Accurately measure the gross carbon footprint

Google famously claims that any system running on its cloud platform has zero net operational emissions. However, the Carbon Footprint tool allows you to accurately calculate the gross emissions impact of your cloud operations. This data also breaks down into geographical regions to enable assessment of operations across the world.

Track the emissions profile of every cloud project

With Carbon Footprint you can monitor your gross cloud emissions over time by project, product, and region. This gives IT teams and developers metrics that can help them plan future enhancements that will improve their carbon footprint.

Share detailed methodology with sustainability officers

Google openly publishes the carbon emissions calculation methodology used by the Carbon Footprint tool. This enables reviewers and reporting teams to verify that their emissions data meets the globally accepted GHG Protocol. It is also worth noting that Google’s methodology has been checked for ‘reasonableness’ by independent third-party experts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Carbon Footprint?

You can integrate your Google Cloud emissions data with popular carbon accounting tools. We also partner with organizations that specialize in emissions and environmental data.

For most businesses, Google Carbon Footprint will only form part of their ESG strategy because it is limited to reporting on Google Cloud usage. Organisations that want to understand greenhouse gas emissions generated by their on-premise operations or hosted in other clouds will need an additional/alternative tool to capture that information.

Because it is free for Google Cloud users, Google Carbon Footprint is an ideal tool for getting started with carbon footprint calculations. There is no associated financial penalty for migrating to another platform as your ESG reporting requirements change. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Sustainable Product"
What do you like best about Google Carbon Footprint?

The software is designed to be easy to use, even for those who are not experts in environmental science. This makes it accessible to a wide range of users. Also, it can be integrated with other Google services and tools, providing a seamless experience for users who are already using Google's ecosystem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Carbon Footprint?

One thing I find challenging about Google's Carbon Footprint software is that, despite its user-friendly design, it can sometimes be difficult to access comprehensive data if you’re not fully integrated into the Google ecosystem. Additionally, while the insights are helpful, they can be a bit generic and might not always offer tailored solutions specific to my business or personal needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Foram P.
FP
Project Engineer (Emission Trading Scheme)
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Must have tools to analyze carbon footprint by Google"
What do you like best about Google Carbon Footprint?

Its easier interface helps user to understand the carbon footprint better. It helps to analize end to end carbon footprint for the businesses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Carbon Footprint?

Understanding of the basic terminology is required for the usage of the tools, so you need to learn some important footprint terminology. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KA
Administrator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great software, very insightful"
What do you like best about Google Carbon Footprint?

What I liked the most was how insightful the data that it provides was. As a eco conscience company, it helped us monitor our carbon emissions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Carbon Footprint?

The thing that I like the least was getting set up. It was a little overwhelming but Google support was just amazing when we asked for some help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tytus J.
TJ
IT Manager
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Analyzing Google's Sustainability"
What do you like best about Google Carbon Footprint?

Google is very open about their emissions data, methodologies, and targets. This allows for external scrutiny and fosters accountability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Carbon Footprint?

Google's hardware like phones and smart devices isn't designed for longevity, pushing consumers into upgrade cycles that contribute to manufacturing emissions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ND
Vice President
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Review_Google_Carbon_Footprint"
What do you like best about Google Carbon Footprint?

ease of use, customer support, number of features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Carbon Footprint?

technical skillsets would be needed for the technology Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
TC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"It's a very nice experience with Google carbon footprint"
What do you like best about Google Carbon Footprint?

Get environmental assets to market faster by digitizing and automating the measurement, reporting, and verification process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Carbon Footprint?

It’s not just phones that are killing our planet, but the web itself–the largest CO2 producer on the planet after the United States, China, and India. Google is a main part of the Internet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SV
Finance Senior Associate
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great way to track carbon emissions of my cloud usage"
What do you like best about Google Carbon Footprint?

It provides a summary of the data to provide us with an overview of the gross estimated greenhouse gas emissions associated with the usage of covered Google Cloud services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Carbon Footprint?

It might be time consuming but otherwise it's a very good platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"good tool to track carbon emissions"
What do you like best about Google Carbon Footprint?

easy of use and the way it presents data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Carbon Footprint?

how easily it should be integrated with 3rd parth tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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