MSN, officially known as Microsoft Network, is a prominent web portal and online service provider headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1995, MSN has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in the digital media and online services industry. The platform primarily operates in North America and has a substantial presence in various global markets. MSN offers a diverse range of services, including news, entertainment, and lifestyle content, alongside its email and cloud storage solutions. Its unique integration with Microsoft products enhances user experience, setting it apart from competitors. Over the years, MSN has achieved notable milestones, including its transition to a more user-centric platform, which has solidified its position as a trusted source of information and services in the digital landscape.
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As of the latest available data, MSN does not report specific carbon emissions figures. However, it is important to note that MSN's climate commitments and emissions data are cascaded from its parent company, Microsoft Corporation. This relationship means that MSN aligns its sustainability efforts with Microsoft's broader environmental strategies. Microsoft has set ambitious targets to achieve carbon negativity by 2030, aiming to remove more carbon from the environment than it emits. The company has committed to reducing its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with specific initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other climate pledges. These initiatives include commitments to renewable energy sourcing and improving energy efficiency across its operations. While MSN does not have its own emissions data or specific reduction targets, it benefits from the robust climate framework established by Microsoft, which includes comprehensive reporting and accountability measures. This corporate family relationship ensures that MSN is part of a larger commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 100,561,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 819,582,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
MSN's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and increased by approximately 42% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 40% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
MSN has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.