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Soaring energy use, weak accounting undermine tech sector’s net zero plans -report

Published 23:01 on June 25, 2025 / Last updated at 02:19 on June 26, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), International, Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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The climate strategies of major tech companies are becoming increasingly unfit for purpose, as rising energy demand from artificial intelligence (AI) and reliance on outdated accounting rules cast doubt on their ability to meet net zero goals, an analysis published Wednesday has found.
The climate strategies of major tech companies are becoming increasingly unfit for purpose, as rising energy demand from artificial intelligence (AI) and reliance on outdated accounting rules cast doubt on their ability to meet net zero goals, an analysis published Wednesday has found.


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