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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

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

Microsoft denies ‘change in ambition’ around carbon removal programme

Carbon removals

Microsoft denies ‘change in ambition’ around carbon removal programme

“Our carbon removal program has not ended."

15 April 2026

Microsoft reportedly pauses carbon removal purchases: Concerns over the future of CDR market

Microsoft reportedly pauses carbon removal purchases: Concerns over the future of CDR market

Microsoft accounted for 90% of all CDR purchase volumes in 2025.

13 April 2026

Microsoft achieves 100% renewable energy – without RECs

Energy Transition

Microsoft achieves 100% renewable energy – without RECs

"The future of carbon-free energy is one that we will create – together.”

19 February 2026

Microsoft inks large deal with soil carbon credit firm Indigo

Microsoft inks large deal with soil carbon credit firm Indigo

This is one of the first soil carbon deals to feature credits approved under the ICVCM's Core Carbon Principles.

16 January 2026

Microsoft partners with Iberdrola on wind energy and AI

Energy Transition

Microsoft partners with Iberdrola on wind energy and AI

"We’re setting a new standard for how technology and energy can drive positive change at scale."

23 December 2025

Microsoft signs new carbon removal purchase agreement with UNDO

Carbon removals

Microsoft signs new carbon removal purchase agreement with UNDO

"Enhanced rock weathering is a promising pathway to gigatonne-scale carbon removal."

23 October 2025

Why are former Microsoft employees raising the alarm about AI emissions?

Artificial Intelligence

Why are former Microsoft employees raising the alarm about AI emissions?

“This issue cannot continue to fly under the radar."

15 August 2025

Integrity Council approves first three biochar carbon credit methodologies for CCP label

Integrity Council approves first three biochar carbon credit methodologies for CCP label

"The approvals announced today underscore the credibility of this emerging climate solution."

13 August 2025

Record quarter for carbon dioxide removal market

Carbon removals

Record quarter for carbon dioxide removal market

This record was driven by two large-scale purchases by Microsoft.

25 July 2025