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What was the purpose of Alphabet, Google's parent company, issuing the largest sustainability bond in August 2020?
What was the purpose of Alphabet, Google's parent company, issuing the largest sustainability bond in August 2020?
- To maximize profits for the company shareholders
- To expand globally into new markets
- To support various new and ongoing sustainability initiatives (correct)
- To invest in new data center technologies
How does Google aim to make its data centers more efficient, as mentioned in the text?
How does Google aim to make its data centers more efficient, as mentioned in the text?
- By reducing overall data center size
- By optimizing the use of energy, water, and materials (correct)
- By increasing energy consumption to boost performance
- By outsourcing data center operations
What does the text imply about the relationship between financial performance and ESG performance according to a study mentioned?
What does the text imply about the relationship between financial performance and ESG performance according to a study mentioned?
- Almost half of the companies studied showed a link between the two (correct)
- There is no connection between financial and ESG performance
- All companies prioritize ESG over financial performance
- Financial performance always surpasses ESG performance
What is highlighted as a key aspect of Apple and Google's sustainability achievements in the text?
What is highlighted as a key aspect of Apple and Google's sustainability achievements in the text?
Which technology mentioned in the text could potentially cut down water use in Google's data centers?
Which technology mentioned in the text could potentially cut down water use in Google's data centers?
What is the total amount of CO2e emitted by the top 5 big-tech companies in the past year?
What is the total amount of CO2e emitted by the top 5 big-tech companies in the past year?
Why do the top big-tech companies feel an urgency to change their ways according to the text?
Why do the top big-tech companies feel an urgency to change their ways according to the text?
Which two big-tech companies are highlighted for their financial dominance and commitment to making a positive impact on the world?
Which two big-tech companies are highlighted for their financial dominance and commitment to making a positive impact on the world?
How many suppliers has Apple collaborated with to commit to using 100% renewable energy for their production, as per the text?
How many suppliers has Apple collaborated with to commit to using 100% renewable energy for their production, as per the text?
What is the main focus of Apple's efforts on the sustainability front as described in the text?
What is the main focus of Apple's efforts on the sustainability front as described in the text?
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