Is Google ethical?

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Privacy & surveillance Confirmed

Google requires abortion ad certification and disclosure

Google said organizations advertising abortion services must be certified and clearly disclose whether they offer abortions.

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independent.co.uk
A spokesperson for Google said in a statement shared with The Independent that the platform requires “any organisation that wants to advertise to people seeking information about abortion services to be certified and clearly disclose whether they do or do not offer abortions.”

Workplace equity Confirmed

Google reports 32.6% women in global leadership

Google states women account for 32.6% of its global leadership, an increase of 5.9% from 2019.

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bbc.com
Additionally, women currently account for 32.6% of Google's global leadership – an increase of 5.9% since 2019.

Community investment Confirmed

Google donates $100,000 to City Harvest

Google donates $100,000 to City Harvest to address food insecurity.

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amny.com
Google donates $100,000 to City Harvest in effort to address food insecurity | amNewYork
According to Emily Ma, Google’s Head of Food for Good, the initiative is a subsidiary of Google that is “committed to addressing food insecurity across America.” Alongside their donation to City Harvest, Google has donated a total of $1 million to a select 20 food pantries across the country, as well as introduce new mobile capabilities that link individuals to food sources, including: a “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Panels, Food Bank Locator on Google Search and Maps, and an EBT Payment Option,” according to a recent press release.
Just in time for the holiday season, Google has donated $100,000 to City Harvest, one of the oldest and largest food banks in New York City, on behalf of their “Google Food For Good” movement.
Google donates $100,000 to City Harvest in effort to address food insecurity
However, thanks to Google’s generosity, City Harvest is now able to further enhance their undertakings through the utilization of the donated funds and their network of over 400 different pantries, kitchens and shelters across the five boroughs, to deliver free, nutritious meals to millions of hungry New Yorkers.

Privacy & surveillance Allegation

Google is accused of making further assurances

Google is accused of making further assurances to all users, including Safari users, stating that after opting out, it will not collect interest category information and users will not receive interest-based ads.

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ftc.gov
On its Advertising and Privacy page, Google states: "After you opt out, Google will not collect interest category information and you will not receive interest-based ads." B.
Google made further assurances to all users (including Safari users), as follows: A. On its Advertising and Privacy page, Google states: "After you opt out, Google will not collect interest category information and you will not receive interest-based ads."
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Climate & energy Confirmed

Google — electricity consumption

Google has been matching 100 percent of its electricity consumption with renewable energy purchases every year across its global operations, a practice that it has adopted for nine years running.

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arstechnica.com
Google has been matching 100 percent of its electricity consumption with renewable energy purchases every year across its global operations, a practice that it has adopted for nine years running.