Microsoft Strikes Major Carbon Capture Deal with CO280 to Offset Emissions Using Paper Mill Tech
Microsoft partners with CO280 to remove 3.7M tons of CO2 using paper mill carbon capture tech.
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Microsoft Strikes Major Carbon Capture Deal with CO280 to Offset Emissions Using Paper Mill Tech
Microsoft just made one of the largest carbon removal purchases in history, and I’ve got the full scoop. The tech giant is doubling down on its climate commitments by locking in a 3.7 million metric ton carbon removal deal with CO280, a company innovating carbon capture using paper mill infrastructure. This deal is more than just big—it’s a strategic step toward Microsoft's pledge to be carbon-negative by 2030. Image Credits:malerapaso / Getty Images Microsoft’s Climate Mission Gets a Boost from Carbon Capture By now, we all know Microsoft isn't just relying on renewable energy to clean up its act. The company reported generating 17.1 million metric tons of greenhouse gases in 2023. To counterbalance emissions it can't completely avoid, Microsoft is aggressively buying carbon removal credits—and this latest deal is one of the boldest yet. Through this partnership, Microsoft will cover 12 years’ worth of emissions from CO280’s very first carbon capture facility, currently in de…
