Google eliminates its carbon legacy

Google has become the world's first major company to eliminate its carbon legacy after offsetting all its operational emissions generated before it became carbon neutral in 2007.

The tech giant has also announced its aim to run on 24/7 carbon-free energy everywhere by 2030, and to create more than 20,000 new jobs in clean energy and associated industries by 2025.

CEO Sundar Pichai said: “By harnessing new technologies, investing in the right infrastructure and tools, and empowering partners, nonprofits and people, this can be the most decisive decade for climate action yet.“