- Lack of skilled workforce in the IT sector.
- Deforestation in the Amazon.
- Climate change vulnerabilities.
- Cybersecurity threats.
- Gender inequality in technology.
Microsoft Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 12.6M tCO2e/year (FY22) |
| 2020 | 53 GtCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced global direct carbon emissions by 27% in 2022.
- Developed PrevisIA platform to predict and prevent Amazon deforestation.
- Launched ClimaAdapt platform to monitor climate vulnerabilities in Brazil.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Carbon negative by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Remove all historical emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Inclusive economic growthProtection of fundamental rightsSustainable futureTrust