Microsoft’s AI Expansion and Its Hidden Climate Costs
The AI race is heating up.
And so is the planet.
In recent years, tech giants have been racing to dominate artificial intelligence (AI). However, the environmental and social costs of this rapid AI boom are becoming increasingly clear. AI requires immense computing power, leading to higher energy use and heavy reliance on resource-intensive supply chains.
As a tech giant, Microsoft is actively deploying its AI business and has made massive investments in AI. From energy-heavy chip manufacturing to running massive data centers and applying AI in high-pollution industries, every stage of the company’s AI development adds to the climate crisis.
Roadmap to Fossil Free Microsoft
Microsoft must deploy a comprehensive approach that addresses both operational and supply chain emissions, and the usage of the products.
Transition Supply Chain to 100% Renewables by 2030
Transition Operations to 100% Renewables by 2030
Stop Providing Custom AI Services for Oil and Gas
Help make Microsoft a climate leader
Microsoft has a history of being a climate leader, but the AI data center boom is throwing that all off track.
We’re calling on Microsoft to ensure its new AI data centers are powered by local, round the clock renewable energy, and provide substantial benefits for the surrounding community. Will you join us?
Take ActionUnveiling Microsoft's Hidden Emissions
As a leader in AI and cloud technology, Microsoft has the potential to shape the industry’s climate responsibilities.
Microsoft’s AI Pollution Footprint
Microsoft’s North American AI data center build-out is set to drive a massive 600% increase in the company’s energy demand.
Tell Microsoft to stop using AI for oil & gas
Instead of using its innovative technologies to help slow down the climate crisis, Microsoft is instead choosing to help oil and gas producers boost their profits by providing them with personalized cloud computing resources and AI software tools.
The Gaps in Microsoft’s Climate Leadership
Since its 2020 pledge to be “Carbon Negative by 2030”, Microsoft’s publicly reported overall emissions have increased by 46%.