Microsoft's carbon emissions surge 25% in latest report

Microsoft reported a 25% year-over-year increase in emissions, the steepest climb since the pandemic, outpacing rival hyperscalers as the company races to power artificial intelligence infrastructure.

First covered Jul 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM PT · 2 articles

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Coverage

4h Heatmap News Microsoft’s Climate Pollution Surged 25% Last Year — We got a look at another major tech company’s latest energy and carbon emissions data — and it’s a doozy.

11h Trellis Microsoft adjusts climate agenda as emissions leap — The company’s carbon footprint expanded 25 percent in its 2025 fiscal year, surpassing double-digit increases at Amazon and Google.

Primary sources

sustainability.google Our 2026 Environmental Report - Google Sustainability

More coverage from around the web

finance.yahoo.com Microsoft’s Emissions Surged 25% in 2025 During Data Center Boom

kuow.org KUOW - Microsoft's climate-warming emissions surge 25%, driven by AI

geekwire.com Microsoft's carbon emissions climb 25% as tech giants grapple with AI’s energy toll – GeekWire

forbes.com Microsoft’s AI Buildout Sent Carbon Emissions Up 25% Last Year

axios.com Microsoft's AI boom collides with its climate goals

Appeared in: 2026-07-10 (#15)

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