Tech companies' inability to control supply chain emissions means they will likely resort to cheaper fossil fuel options rather than invest in renewable energy, perpetuating environmental degradation.

"The bigger issue is their supply chains, which they don't directly control. 'The gap can be filled by making your chips and data centers more efficient' or by tapping into more readily available options like fossil fuels."

"The bigger issue, she continued, is their supply chains, which they don't directly control. In total, Google emitted 18.8 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent last year, which comes partly from its data centers and offices but primarily from its supply chain for chip and server manufacturing."