AI Provider Profile

Google Sustainability Profile

High Transparency

Environmental impact data for 20 tracked Google models.

20
Models tracked
161.3 Wh
Avg. energy / query
5
Categories
3
Open-source

Sustainability Profile

Renewable Energy

100% matched

Emissions Trend

+50% since 2019

Water Trend

+88% since 2019

Transparency Rating

High

Published per-query energy data for Gemini. 33x efficiency gain in one year.

How Google Compares

Google's average metrics compared to the full dataset of 152 models

Energy / query

This provider161.3 Wh
Dataset avg.48.1 Wh
Difference+235%

CO2 / query

Provider avg.21.0 g
Dataset avg.14.5 g
Difference+45%

Water / query

Provider avg.174 mL
Dataset avg.105 mL
Difference+65%

Environmental Overview

Google maintains one of the largest AI portfolios in our dataset with 20 tracked models spanning 5 categories. Their average energy consumption of 161.3 Wh per query is significantly above the dataset average of 48.1 Wh, which reflects the compute-intensive nature of their product lineup. The efficiency range is vast: Gemini Nano at 0.01 Wh versus Veo 3.1 at 2.40 kWh, a 160000x spread. 3 of their 20 models are open-source, which supports transparency and community-led efficiency improvements. Google demonstrates strong environmental transparency, publishing detailed sustainability metrics. Published per-query energy data for Gemini. 33x efficiency gain in one year.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many AI models does Google have?

Google has 20 AI models tracked in the Know Your Compute database, spanning 5 categories: Text / Chat, Image Generation, Video Generation, Audio, Music Generation.

What is Google's most energy-efficient model?

Google's most energy-efficient model is Gemini Nano, consuming 0.01 Wh per query. Their least efficient model is Veo 3.1 at 2.40 kWh per query.

Does Google use renewable energy?

Google's renewable energy claim: 100% matched. Published per-query energy data for Gemini. 33x efficiency gain in one year.

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