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AI, cloud boom increases Microsoft emissions 23% since 2020 despite decarbonisation drive

Published 02:15 on May 30, 2025 / Last updated at 02:15 on May 30, 2025 / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Transport & Heating Fuels), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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Tech behemoth Microsoft on Thursday reported that its total greenhouse gas emissions have risen by more than 23% from 2020 levels, driven by the rapid expansion of its AI and cloud infrastructure, even as the company significantly increased investments in carbon removals and clean energy.
Tech behemoth Microsoft on Thursday reported that its total greenhouse gas emissions have risen by more than 23% from 2020 levels, driven by the rapid expansion of its AI and cloud infrastructure, even as the company significantly increased investments in carbon removals and clean energy.


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