Microsoft carbon emissions rose 25 percent in 2025 as AI data centers grow

Microsoft carbon emissions rose 25 percent in 2025 as AI data centers grow

Microsoft's carbon emissions jump 25% in 2025 due to AI data center expansion. The company aims to become carbon negative by 2030.

Microsoft admits its carbon emissions grew 25 percent in 2025, including a rise in fossil fuel use

Microsoft produced 20.3 million tons of CO2e emissions last year, up from 16.2 million tonsOf the 37.5 million MWh of energy used, only 422,000 MWh came from unsustainable sourcesA rise in diesel/crude oil consumption and Scope 2 emissions are key driversIn its latest sustainability report, Microsoft has admitted its greenhouse gas emissions actually rose 25.1% year-over-year from 16.2 million tons to 20.3 million tons in 2025.With the company t…