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 in the software, hardware, and cloud computing industries, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Renowned for its innovative products, Microsoft’s core offerings include the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, and Azure cloud services. These products are distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and robust functionality, catering to both individual and enterprise needs. With a strong market position, Microsoft consistently ranks among the top technology firms worldwide, celebrated for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Key milestones, such as the launch of Windows 95 and the expansion of Azure, underscore its pivotal role in shaping the digital landscape.
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Microsoft's score of 55 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Microsoft reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,162,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 144,960,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 393,134,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 16,624,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to be carbon negative by 2030. This includes a commitment to source 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030 and to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions intensity per unit of revenue by 30% from a 2017 baseline, while avoiding growth in absolute Scope 3 emissions. In previous years, Microsoft has shown a consistent trend in emissions, with total emissions of 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 disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its reporting. Microsoft's long-term goals also include removing more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits by 2050. These initiatives reflect the company's commitment to sustainability and its role in addressing climate change within the technology sector.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 |
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.