Microsoft, Amazon, and Google report nearly 20% rise in carbon emissions
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google's carbon emissions surged nearly 20% in the past year, reaching 119 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent as datacentre construction drives demand. Microsoft’s emissions alone rose 25% to 20 million tonnes, with Google and Amazon also reporting significant increases. The three companies remain committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030 and 2040 respectively.
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Published 11 Jul 2026, 11:00 UTC · Updated 11 Jul 2026, 11:10 UTC
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