Microsoft is experimenting with wooden datacenters to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 35% reduction in carbon footprint compared to steel construction.
The hybrid construction model using cross-laminated timber (CLT) alongside steel and concrete will significantly reduce embodied carbon and contribute to the company's sustainability goals.
Despite ambitious goals, Microsoft reported a 29.1% increase in emissions for FY23 compared to 2020, largely due to indirect emissions from datacenter construction.
Microsoft's environmental commitment faces challenges as it expands datacenter capacity for generative AI, prompting a renewed focus on decarbonization efforts across the company.
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