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Tech giant Microsoft is demanding that its primary suppliers use 100% renewable energy by 2030. This move underscores the pressure stemming from the company's significant expansion of data centers, which has led to a surge in carbon emissions. Recent collaborations between Microsoft and renewable energy providers also highlight the tech industry's increasing demand for green electricity and carbon removal as they compete in artificial intelligence applications.
In its recently released 2024 Environmental Sustainability Report, Microsoft highlighted progress in four key areas: reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions, accelerating carbon removal, circular design, and improving biodiversity. However, the company admitted it is still seeking breakthroughs in reducing Scope 3 emissions and water usage.
