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Microsoft to buy 500,000 tonnes of carbon removals a year through extended agreement with Stockholm Exergi

Microsoft to buy 500,000 tonnes of carbon removals a year through extended agreement with Stockholm Exergi

"A huge vote of confidence in our BECCS project."

07 May 2025

Microsoft starts recycling rare earth elements from data centre hardware

Circular Economy

Microsoft starts recycling rare earth elements from data centre hardware

China is estimated to be responsible for 70% of global rare earth element production – with US tariffs now standing at 145%.

23 April 2025

Microsoft inks carbon removal deal from pulp and paper project

Microsoft inks carbon removal deal from pulp and paper project

The deal will see Microsoft purchase 3.685 million tonnes of carbon removal credits over 12 years.

14 April 2025

Microsoft builds on carbon credit strategy with Mexican rainforest agreement

Carbon removals

Microsoft builds on carbon credit strategy with Mexican rainforest agreement

Microsoft's carbon footprint jumped by nearly 30% in 2023.

12 September 2024

How smarter deployment can help AI remain a sustainability net positive

Data and Technology

How smarter deployment can help AI remain a sustainability net positive

To avoid jeopardising their decarbonisation efforts, CSOs can promote more intentional AI use.

28 August 2024

Big Tech bets on carbon credits as AI climate impact grows

Carbon removals

Big Tech bets on carbon credits as AI climate impact grows

Nature-based projects to remove CO2 from the atmosphere are often criticised for exaggerating their positive impacts, but the Symbiosis Coalition hopes to raise quality standards.

27 May 2024

CSO Futures Weekly: Microsoft suffers the climate impact of its AI strategy

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Microsoft suffers the climate impact of its AI strategy

Microsoft's carbon footprint jump, Barclays' sustainable finance controversy and positive news around nature efforts.

16 May 2024