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Microsoft has launched a decarbonization team focused on reducing emissions from its supply chain, a move that builds on the tech giant’s sustainability strategy and sustainable solutions suite. Microsoft’s director of sustainability overseeing cloud operations and innovation, Charlie Sellars, announced the news in a LinkedIn post. The three-member team will help Microsoft tackle scope 3 emissions generated by purchased goods and services, as well as those produced by its cloud and artificial intelligence operations, per Sellars. The three appointees include an in-house Microsoft veteran Tim Hopper, who has worked at the company for over two decades, along with Google’s former senior manager for cloud services sustainability Ray Waweru and Meta’s former net-zero lead Sofia Khan, according to the post. Microsoft Ray Waweru Sofia Khan Key to tracking comes back to partnering with supplies along with data governance related to ESG metric reporting Blog – Australia ESG Mandate for 2025 and beyond - https://lnkd.in/gkcwtfqm

Find out how Microsoft Sustainability Manager helped World Wide Technology (WWT) take a significant step in its sustainability journey. https://lnkd.in/gv97AfrG Learn how they: 🌿Replaced manual processes to calculate carbon emissions  🌿Consolidated emissions data into a single source of truth  🌿Realized a 20% time savings in calculating emissions  🌿Took a big step forward in meeting their sustainability goals  #cloudforsustainability #microsoftsustainabilitymanager #sustainability #esg https://lnkd.in/gv97AfrG

Find out how Microsoft Sustainability Manager helped World Wide Technology (WWT) take a significant step in its sustainability journey. https://lnkd.in/gv97AfrG Learn how they: 🌿Replaced manual processes to calculate carbon emissions  🌿Consolidated emissions data into a single source of truth  🌿Realized a 20% time savings in calculating emissions  🌿Took a big step forward in meeting their sustainability goals  #cloudforsustainability #microsoftsustainabilitymanager #sustainability #esg https://lnkd.in/gv97AfrG

Find out how Microsoft Sustainability Manager helped World Wide Technology (WWT) take a significant step in its sustainability journey. https://lnkd.in/gv97AfrG Learn how they: 🌿Replaced manual processes to calculate carbon emissions  🌿Consolidated emissions data into a single source of truth  🌿Realized a 20% time savings in calculating emissions  🌿Took a big step forward in meeting their sustainability goals  #cloudforsustainability #microsoftsustainabilitymanager #sustainability #esg https://lnkd.in/gv97AfrG

Companies like #Microsoft and #Google are paving the way with ambitious sustainability goals, including achieving net-zero carbon emissions and sourcing renewable energy for their operations. These and other companies demonstrate how #ESG is becoming a core part of tech strategy, driving not only environmental and societal benefits but also innovation and financial performance. How is your organization integrating ESG principles? https://lnkd.in/gUWrASvs #environmental #social #governance #technology #innovation

A recent report by Kyndryl and Microsoft reveals a concerning gap: while 84% of organizations recognize the importance of sustainability, only 21% utilize technology to drive their initiatives. It's time to bridge this divide. Discover more here: https://okt.to/sbroj9

Calculate emissions accurately using Microsoft Sustainability Manager and pre-built calculations—turn insights into impactful actions for a greener future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gK6mzXvM #LinkDevelopment #sustainability #emissiontracking #microsoftsustainability #esg

In the recent Kyndryl findings of the Global Sustainability Barometer, in collaboration with Microsoft, 🌿 85% of organizations see the high strategic level of importance of achieving their sustainability goals. 🌿 Yet only 16% have integrated sustainability into their strategies and data. This reveals an excellent opportunity in the adoption of technology tailored to speed up the journey to reaching sustainability goals. Take a deeper dive into Kyndryl's findings at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gJn6D8Gp #Kyndryl #Microsoft #sustainability #NetZero #globalSustainabilityBarometer 

I’m excited to announce that Kyndryl has released the second edition of the Global Sustainability Barometer study, commissioned by Microsoft – examining the roles that strategy, #data and #AI play in achieving #sustainability goals. The study, conducted by @Ecostystm, shows that while 84% of organizations place high strategic importance on achieving sustainability goals, only 21% use technology to reduce their environmental footprint and shape their overall sustainability strategy. This aligns with our Kyndryl Readiness Report findings – sustainability has clearly emerged as a defining challenge for businesses. The stakes are high – organizations know that the time to take action is now. And by integrating technology into sustainability strategies, they can turn abstract goals into actionable plans that proactively address the climate crisis. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehd_g7-D #TheHeartOfProgress 

🌍 Sustainability at Microsoft: Progress and Pathways Forward As we continue our journey towards a more sustainable future, I’m excited to share highlights from Microsoft’s 2024 Environmental Sustainability Report. This pivotal document, covering fiscal year 2023, reflects our steadfast commitment to the planet and showcases both our achievements and the challenges ahead. 📈 Key Achievements: Operational Emissions: We’ve made significant strides in reducing our direct operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2). Carbon Removal: Our efforts in accelerating carbon removal have been fruitful, with over 5 million tonnes in multi-year carbon removal offtake agreements1. Circularity and Waste: We’re designing for circularity to minimize waste and reusing cloud hardware more effectively. Biodiversity: We’re improving biodiversity and protecting more land than we use. 🚀 Innovating for Impact: The integration of new technologies like generative AI holds promise for innovative solutions to the climate crisis. However, it also presents new challenges, as seen with a 29.1% increase in our Scope 1-3 emissions due to data centre construction and AI expansion12. 💧 Water Stewardship: We’re intensifying efforts to reduce water use and replenish more water than we consume, particularly in our datacenter operations. 🔍 Looking Ahead: While we’re on track in several areas, we acknowledge the need to mobilize and accelerate progress where we’re falling short, especially in reducing our Scope 3 emissions and water usage3. Let’s continue to innovate, partner, and push the boundaries of what’s possible for a sustainable future. Read the full report and join us in taking action: https://lnkd.in/e5tGxEpy #Sustainability #Innovation #Microsoft #EnvironmentalImpact