Microsoft Corporation has announced an expansion of its environmental sustainability efforts, committing to become carbon negative by 2030 and to remove its historical emissions by 2050. The company has adopted a reduction-first approach, prioritizing emissions reduction at the source and using carbon removal to address residual and historical emissions. As part of this initiative, Microsoft has signed contracts with carbon removal project developers, including a ten-year agreement with Stockholm Exergi to remove over 5 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide. The company applies a rigorous due diligence process for selecting projects, requiring comprehensive documentation from potential suppliers to ensure quality and integrity. Measurement and validation processes are emphasized to maintain consistency and transparency in carbon credit transactions.

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