Technology Magazine September 2024 | Page 44

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MICROSOFT

REVENUE : US $ 211.91BN ( 2023 ) EMPLOYEES : 221,000 + CEO : SATYA NADELLA FOUNDED : 1975
Microsoft is working hard to ensure that it lowers its Scope 3 emissions , after experiencing a 30 % increase in the wake of building new data centres . In 2023 , the tech giant invested more than 23.6 million megawatt hours ( MWH ) of renewable energy and holds firm on its plan to be carbon negative by 2030 .
On account of extended water use , Microsoft aims to become water positive - reducing water consumption across its global operations and replenishing more water than it uses . 44 September 2024