Our commitments to the environment, today and every day

Talking about the environment shouldn't be limited to one day (or week) of the year, but this week Mother Earth deserves some extra recognition. Here’s a bit more about how we're putting sustainability at the center of everything we build—and how our technology can help make businesses, communities, and our everyday lives more sustainable, too.

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Visit the U.S. National Parks in Google Earth

Celebrate National Park Week by exploring different parks across the United States in Google Earth.

Go green with your Google Assistant

New devices and appliances that work with the Assistant to help you lower your carbon footprint at home

From food waste to tasty treats in Google’s kitchens

Here’s how Google kitchens use new technology to minimize food waste around the world.

Steps toward a more sustainable future

This Earth Day, we’re taking inventory of the progress we’ve made toward a more sustainable future and where we can do more.

Finding a place to charge your EV is easy with Google Maps

Starting today, you can see the real time availability of EV charging ports near you.

Get lost in the new Earth Timelapse, now on mobile

Explore Google Earth Timelapse to see change happening to our planet’s surface over 30 years.

Why "healthy" materials are key to Google's new buildings

Robin Bass leads sustainability efforts for Google’s Real Estate and Workplace Services team. She focuses on the materials we use to build.

After school, this teen tracks climate change with NASA

Liza Goldberg is a 17-year-old scientist interning at NASA. Google Earth Engine helps her monitor mangroves, ecosystems vital to coastal commu…