Rapid Expansion of Data Centers Challenges Microsoft's Sustainability Efforts
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Microsoft's recently released sustainability report highlights the obstacles presented by the high-carbon economy to businesses striving for low-carbon emissions. Notably, since 2020, the company's carbon footprint has swelled by 23.4%, primarily attributed to the rapid proliferation of data centers fueled by the growth of cloud computing and AI services. While securing clean energy sources for these facilities is feasible, the data centers themselves consume significant amounts of carbon-intensive materials and products, encompassing steel, concrete, and computer chips.