Microsoft's Climate Investment Is Part of Broader Plan, Brad Smith Says

Microsoft is investing $1 billion in climate innovation, focusing on carbon removal and renewable energy, especially in developing markets. The company aims to be carbon negative by 2030 and remove all historical emissions by 2050. Microsoft is working with suppliers to ensure accountability and plans to use 100% renewable energy by 2025. The Azure sustainability calculator helps customers reduce carbon emissions, promoting competition in the tech sector for carbon reduction.

What is the primary focus of Microsoft's $1 billion investment in climate innovation?

• Building new data centers

• Developing new software products

• Accelerating carbon removal technology

• Expanding into new markets

By what year does Microsoft plan to be carbon negative?

• 2050

• 2025

• 2030

• 2040

What is Microsoft's goal regarding its historical carbon emissions by 2050?

• To double them

• To offset them completely

• To reduce them by half

• To maintain current levels

What is one of the key strategies Microsoft is using to ensure suppliers reduce their emissions?

• Increasing marketing efforts

• Offering financial incentives

• Providing free software

• Reducing product prices

By which year does Microsoft aim to use 100% renewable energy for all its operations?

• 2025

• 2023

• 2035

• 2030

What tool does Microsoft offer to help customers assess their carbon footprint?

• Windows Defender

• Azure sustainability calculator

• Visual Studio

• Microsoft Word

How does Microsoft view competition in the tech sector regarding carbon reduction?

• As a necessary evil

• As a hindrance

• As irrelevant

• As a beneficial driver for progress