HO CHI MINH CITY -- Google will give $6 million to Asian charities fighting climate change with technology through its philanthropic arm Google.org, while adding green options to its own products including in its search engine.
The internet giant is targeting groups addressing the "most pressing sustainability challenges" to save our planet, Google Chief Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt said on Wednesday. The fund adds to her company's in-house efforts, from using 100% clean energy to displaying flight and hotel search results based on their eco impact.