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Microsoft Reports 25% Rise in Carbon Emissions for 2025
Microsoft stated its carbon emissions increased 25% in 2025. The company linked the rise to spending on artificial intelligence data centers.
Jul 9, 1:20 PM·1m read2 sources
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Microsoft said its carbon emissions climbed 25% in 2025. The company described the increase as a setback in its efforts to reduce emissions. The rise occurred amid heavy spending on artificial intelligence data centers. Microsoft is the latest technology company to report higher emissions tied to such spending.
The company has not released additional details on the sources of the increase. It also has not announced new targets or timelines for emissions reductions.
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