Microsoft has sounded the alarm, cautioning that certain areas in East Asia are locked in a fierce competition for a scarce supply of clean electricity, and the opportunity to meet climate objectives by 2030 is steadily diminishing. Ken Haig, Microsoft's Senior Director of Government Affairs in Japan, highlighted that South Korea and Japan are 'scrambling for a minuscule portion of the current renewable energy pie.' Microsoft, much like major chip suppliers in East Asia, grapples with emission reduction hurdles. These suppliers depend on renewable energy sources that are challenging to scale up swiftly and are largely reliant on grids powered by fossil fuels. Haig emphasized that suppliers must transition to 100% carbon-neutral energy, and Microsoft is actively working alongside suppliers through the Energy Consumers Alliance to push for a broader array of renewable energy choices in Asia.