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Microsoft (MSFT) Faces A 25% Emissions Jump As AI Data Centers Test ESG Goals
Yahoo2026.07.12
Microsoft reported a 25% rise in carbon emissions in 2025, linked to rapid expansion of AI focused data centers. The company has also paused some renewable energy purchases, creating tension with its 2030 net negative carbon target. This development raises questions about how Microsoft will balance AI growth with environmental, social and governance expectations. For investors watching Microsoft, ticker NasdaqGS:MSFT, the environmental impact of its AI buildout is becoming a key part of the...
