Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation, commonly known as Microsoft, is a leading technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975, Microsoft has evolved into a global powerhouse, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company primarily operates in the software, hardware, and cloud computing sectors. Renowned for its flagship products such as Windows, Office Suite, and Azure, Microsoft distinguishes itself through innovation and user-centric design. Key milestones include the launch of Windows 95 and the expansion into cloud services with Azure, solidifying its market position as a top provider of enterprise solutions. With a commitment to digital transformation, Microsoft continues to achieve notable recognition, including being consistently ranked among the world's most valuable brands.
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 Real Estate 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 23 is lower than 74% 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
Microsoft has made significant commitments to address climate change, although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available. The company has pledged to become carbon negative by 2030, meaning it aims to remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits across all scopes of emissions. This ambitious goal includes not only direct emissions (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2) but also the broader supply chain emissions (Scope 3). While detailed reduction targets and specific emissions figures are not provided, Microsoft is actively working on various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance sustainability. The company is focused on innovative technologies and partnerships to drive progress in carbon reduction and environmental stewardship. In summary, Microsoft is committed to leading the way in corporate climate action, with a clear goal of achieving carbon negativity by 2030, although specific emissions data and reduction targets are currently unavailable.
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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 not committed to any 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.
