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Tech company emissions keep rising, outpacing commitments to act

Published 13:38 on June 5, 2025 / Last updated at 13:38 on June 5, 2025 / / Asia Pacific, EMEA (Africa), International, Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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Tech companies around the world saw their operational emissions rise by 1.4% between 2023 and 2024 as data centres continued to eat up electricity — despite more companies setting reduction targets, according to a report published on Thursday.
Tech companies around the world saw their operational emissions rise by 1.4% between 2023 and 2024 as data centres continued to eat up electricity — despite more companies setting reduction targets, according to a report published on Thursday.


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