Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation, commonly referred to as Microsoft, is a leading technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA. Founded in 1975, Microsoft has evolved into a global powerhouse, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its software products, including the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite, which have transformed personal and professional computing. In addition to software, Microsoft has made substantial strides in cloud computing with Azure, and artificial intelligence through its acquisition of Nuance Communications. The company consistently ranks among the top players in the technology sector, recognised for its innovation and market leadership. With a commitment to empowering individuals and organisations, Microsoft continues to shape the future of technology.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Microsoft's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Microsoft's score of 53 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Microsoft's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Microsoft reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,162,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 144,960,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 393,134,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 16,340,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Microsoft has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a notable target to become carbon negative by 2030. This ambitious goal encompasses all scopes of emissions, aiming to not only reduce but also remove carbon from the atmosphere. In previous years, Microsoft's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at approximately 16,538,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 14,392,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 12,227,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has consistently reported high Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of its total emissions across these years, highlighting the significant impact of its supply chain and product usage. Microsoft's long-term climate strategy includes a commitment to remove more carbon than it emits by 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This commitment is part of a broader industry trend towards sustainability and climate responsibility, positioning Microsoft as a leader in corporate climate action.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 107,452,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 139,066,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,662,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Microsoft is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
