Google’s Impact Report: Loudoun County, Virginia Data Centers 2023
Summary
Google’s 2023 report Quantifies economic, social, and environmental impacts of its Loudoun County, Virginia data centers from 2017-2022.
Key quotes
"Google’s theory of change seeks to keep digital infrastructure secure and sustainable while driving local economic development, fostering thriving communities, and spurring environmental stewardship."
"Between 2017-2022, Google added ~$1.1 billion annually to Loudoun County’s GDP and supported ~3,500 jobs."
"Google aims to run all data centers on 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030 and replenish 120% of freshwater used by 2030."
"From 2019-2022, Google awarded $2.4 million in grants to Virginia communities for STEM education, clean water, COVID-19 relief, and employment training."
This report, prepared by Deloitte for Google, quantifies the economic, social, and environmental impacts of Google’s data centers in Loudoun County, Virginia, over a six-year period (2017–2022). It highlights contributions to the local economy, including annual GDP growth of ~$1.1 billion and support for over 3,500 jobs. The report also details sustainability efforts, such as commitments to carbon-free energy, water replenishment, and grants totaling $2.4 million for local initiatives like STEM education and COVID-19 relief.