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Microsoft’s carbon emissions have risen 30% since 2020 due to data center expansion - TL;DR CNBC

Microsoft’s carbon emissions have risen 30% since 2020 due to data center expansion

Publishing timestamp: 2024-05-15 16:21:12


Summary

Microsoft's carbon footprint has increased 30% due to indirect emissions from data center construction. The company aims to address the issue by requiring suppliers to use 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030. The expansion of energy-intensive data centers is challenging tech companies' goals to eliminate their carbon footprints.


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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/15/microsofts-carbon-emissions-have-risen-30percent-since-2020-due-to-data-center-expansion.html


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