# Microsoft slashes carbon removal credits 80% amid AI push

2026-08-13T17:13:32+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 1 independent outlet

Microsoft bought 8.55 million metric tons of carbon removal credits in the year to mid-July, an 80% drop from the same period in 2025, reports ndtvprofit.com. The sharp reduction comes as the tech giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure. Carbon removal credits are purchased by companies to offset their emissions. The cut marks a significant reversal from Microsoft's previous aggressive climate targets, though the firm still holds large volumes of credits.

## Coverage

- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/technology/microsoft-cuts-purchases-of-carbon-removals-by-80-amid-ai-push-11906378>

Tags: AI, carbon credits, climate action, corporate sustainability, emissions, Microsoft
Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/microsoft-slashes-carbon-removal-credits-80-amid-ai-push/
License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources.
Cite: https://indianopinion.org/microsoft-slashes-carbon-removal-credits-80-amid-ai-push/#story-in-brief

Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.