
Microsoft’s AI drive lifted carbon emissions 25% in 2025, derailing its carbon-negative goal
Despite a pledge to be carbon negative by 2030, Microsoft’s AI push helped emissions rise 25% in 2025.
By Omar Al-Balawi·· 3 min

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Despite a pledge to be carbon negative by 2030, Microsoft’s AI push helped emissions rise 25% in 2025.

Microsoft reports a 25% increase in 2025 emissions in its 2026 sustainability report, and executives now have a credibility problem.