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Microsoft CSO confronted by climate activists as pressure mounts on sustainability leaders

Microsoft CSO confronted by climate activists as pressure mounts on sustainability leaders

Are tech CSOs at risk of becoming the face of the AI emissions backlash?

21 July 2026

Microsoft reports 25% annual carbon footprint increase amid AI race

Microsoft reports 25% annual carbon footprint increase amid AI race

Scope 2 emissions from energy purchases now represents 13% of the total.

10 July 2026

Amazon reports 16% annual increase in absolute emissions

Amazon reports 16% annual increase in absolute emissions

"In 2025 we added more data centre capacity globally than any other company."

02 July 2026

Google emissions up 18% year on year – and 81% since 2019

Data Centre Emissions

Google emissions up 18% year on year – and 81% since 2019

"Achieving our climate ambition is more complex and challenging than ever."

01 July 2026

London Climate Action Week 2026: Reflections from this year’s hottest event

London Climate Action Week 2026: Reflections from this year’s hottest event

Across reflections from senior sustainability leaders, four themes consistently emerged.

01 July 2026

AI can no longer grow at any cost – and CSOs have a chance to become market-makers

Artificial Intelligence

AI can no longer grow at any cost – and CSOs have a chance to become market-makers

"Infinite expansion is not possible."

02 June 2026

Big Tech giants join initiative to accelerate sustainable data centre technologies

Big Tech giants join initiative to accelerate sustainable data centre technologies

"Sustainable data centre design represents one of the fastest-growing opportunities for new technology adoption today."

29 May 2026

Anthropic-xAI deal sparks growing concerns over environmental impact of AI gold rush

Data Centre Emissions

Anthropic-xAI deal sparks growing concerns over environmental impact of AI gold rush

CSOs have a small window of opportunity to nudge the industry towards responsible practices.

20 May 2026

The CSO’s AI reckoning: Fernanda Torre on governance, energy and strategic value

Artificial Intelligence

The CSO’s AI reckoning: Fernanda Torre on governance, energy and strategic value

“We are in the Wild West when it comes to AI at the moment."

04 May 2026

Coalition launched to set clear standards for green data centres

Policy & Standards

Coalition launched to set clear standards for green data centres

“Trillions are going into building AI data centres, but without clear standards, it risks becoming a climate disaster."

23 April 2026

Shareholders push for climate accountability ahead of AGMs

Shareholders push for climate accountability ahead of AGMs

Big tech investors are growing concerned over the environmental impacts of the AI push.

07 April 2026

Consumer goods sector reports sustainability progress despite disruptions

Consumer goods sector reports sustainability progress despite disruptions

“Despite another year of economic and geopolitical shifts, our members continue to show their commitment and resolve."

03 April 2026