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Advancing sustainability

We combine bold commitments, strategic partnerships, and the transformative power of AI to accelerate progress toward a shared sustainable future.

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Our commitments

We aim to develop technology that empowers sustainable progress worldwide and advances our goals of being carbon negative, water positive, and zero waste by 2030, and to protect ecosystems. These commitments extend to every part of our work, from how we operate our datacenters, to how we build products and source materials.

Carbon negative

By 2030, we’ll be carbon negative. By 2050, we’ll remove our historical emissions since our founding in 1975.

Zero waste

By 2030, we’ll be zero waste across our direct waste footprint.

Water positive

By 2030, we’ll replenish more water than we consume across our direct operations.

Protect and preserve ecosystems

We achieved our goal to protect more land than we use by 2025.

Sustainable and connected communities

By closing connectivity gaps, we enable communities to participate in the AI economy. Through partnerships, we deliver reliable internet and essential technologies that open doors to learning, innovation, and growth.

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Our progress

When we announced our climate commitments in 2020, we also pledged to be accountable and transparent about our progress. Across carbon, water, waste, and ecosystems, we track our results, share learnings, and refine our approach.

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Carbon-free renewable energy contracted

In 2024, we invested in additional renewable energy across 16 countries, and we expanded into nuclear energy with the signing of our first large-scale nuclear energy PPA with the Crane Clean Energy Center.

Water replenished

Since the program’s inception, we’ve contracted water projects expected to deliver more than 100 million cubic meters of replenishment volume over their lifetimes.

Waste diverted

In FY24, we increased our diversion of operational waste from landfills and incinerators across our owned datacenters and campuses.

Land permanently protected

We exceeded our land protection target by more than 30% and have contracted to protect an additional 17,439 acres in FY24.

Our programs

We partner with organizations to provide grants and funding that help drive innovation and impact toward building a sustainable future.

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Climate Innovation Fund

Through our $1 billion Climate Innovation Fund, we invest in innovative technologies and solutions that accelerate progress toward a sustainable future. We focus on underfunded markets and areas with the greatest climate impact, helping ensure that the benefits of a more sustainable economy are broadly shared.

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Carbon removal

We look for solutions that have potential for positive impact, are transparent, and use market intelligence.

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Carbon reduction

As we work to reduce the carbon intensity of our operations, we prioritize solutions that align with our sustainability goals.

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Water replenishment

We see water replenishment, a key pillar of our 2030 water positive goal, as a way for our company to help restore and protect the water basins where we operate.

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Latest news and stories

Stay informed on the latest developments—from harnessing AI for climate action to empowering communities.

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"Across our operations, we are working to empower customers, build impactful partnerships, and invest in breakthrough solutions that drive progress worldwide."

—Melanie Nakagawa, Corporate Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer, Microsoft

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Our contributions

In addition to embedding science and sustainability into the way we do business, we believe that our greatest contributions to a sustainable future come from enabling our customers, partners, and suppliers on their own journeys.

Supply chain integrity

Microsoft works with hundreds of suppliers around the globe to help ensure transparency and ethical standards across our supply chain.

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Sustainability science and innovation

Our dedicated Sustainability Science and Innovation team helps to ensure that our sustainability work at Microsoft is grounded in the best available science.

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