"Microsoft's involvement in the carbon removal market has been pivotal, with the company making deals to remove a record 45 million tons of CO2 in fiscal year 2025 alone."
"The company was responsible for nearly 90% of all purchases of durable carbon removal credits last year, focusing on projects that capture CO2 nearly permanently."
"Microsoft's sustainability director stated that the decarbonization approach includes reduction, removal, and efficiency, indicating potential adjustments in carbon removal procurement."
"Some industry insiders suggest Microsoft may have contracted enough carbon removal to meet its 2030 goal of becoming carbon negative, despite challenges from rising data center emissions."
Microsoft's reported plan to pause carbon removal purchases has unsettled the carbon removal industry, which it significantly influenced. In fiscal year 2025, Microsoft contracted with 21 companies to remove 45 million tons of CO2. The company accounted for nearly 90% of durable carbon removal credits last year. While existing contracts will continue, uncertainty looms for startups reliant on Microsoft's purchases. The company's sustainability director indicated that adjustments to procurement may occur as they refine their sustainability strategy, raising questions about future purchases amid increasing emissions from data centers.
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