Microsoft Commits to $100 Million Carbon Removal Initiative

Largest carbon removal deal aims to offset emissions from AI-driven datacenter expansion by 2030.

Microsoft to purchase 500,000 metric tons of carbon removal credits from Occidental Petroleum's 1PointFive.
The deal, spanning six years, involves Direct Air Capture technology to remove CO2 from the atmosphere.
Microsoft's carbon emissions have surged due to the energy demands of AI and new datacenters.
The agreement underscores the growing role of carbon capture in corporate climate strategies.
Critics argue that carbon credits might distract from more direct decarbonization efforts.