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2030
Target Year
14.8Mt
Total CO2e / year
$212B
Revenue
221K
Employees
Scope 1 & 2 (direct operations) vs Scope 3 (value chain)
500Kt
Direct operations & purchased energy
14.3Mt
Supply chain & value chain
14.8Mt
All scopes combined
SBTi validates that corporate emissions reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.
CDP scores range from A (leadership) to D- (disclosure), rating corporate environmental transparency and performance.
Microsoft's total annual emissions of 14.8 megatonnes CO2e is equivalent to the annual emissions of approximately 3 million average cars. Scope 3 (value chain) emissions account for 96.6% of the total — typical for technology companies, where upstream and downstream activities dominate the carbon footprint.
Microsoft has committed to achieving Carbon Negative by 2030, with a 50% reduction target from a 2020 baseline. Their offset strategy involves: Carbon removal purchases ($1B fund).
Microsoft's total reported emissions are 14.8 megatonnes CO2 equivalent per year. This breaks down to 0.5Mt from Scope 1 & 2 (direct operations) and 14.3Mt from Scope 3 (value chain).
Microsoft is currently assessed as "Behind" its climate targets, with only 40% progress toward its 2030 goal. Significant acceleration in emissions reductions will be needed to meet the commitment.
Yes, Microsoft's climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. This means an independent body has verified their targets are consistent with what climate science says is necessary.
Microsoft 2024 Environmental Sustainability Report (latest report year: 2024)
Emissions figures represent the most recently reported annual data. Progress assessments incorporate SBTi validation, CDP scoring, and independent analysis.