Water
Explore our progress toward becoming water positive.
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Getting to water positive by 2030
We’re minimizing water use, replenishing local watersheds, investing in community-driven water solutions, advancing innovation, and shaping policies that support water resilience in the AI era.
Empowering local water solutions
Dive into the stories of how we’re replenishing and increasing access to water in the regions where we operate.
Global water impact
Explore data on our water access and replenishment projects, including 111 initiatives with partners and communities to deliver lasting impact.
Optimizing water use at our datacenters
As datacenter demand grows, we’re reducing reliance on water for cooling through smarter design and operations—guided by a community‑first approach to infrastructure.
Innovation
Learn more about how Microsoft is using AI to accelerate water progress.
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Optimizing water use in hospitals in India
Supporting FluxGen, we are helping hospitals in Bengaluru use less water through AI-powered tools—cutting costs and freeing up resources to care for more patients in water-stressed communities.
Utilizing AI-powered precision irrigation systems in Chile
Through AI-powered precision irrigation in Chile’s Maipo Basin, we’ve helped farmers save 1.5 million m³ of water, protecting crops while safeguarding vital water resources for surrounding communities.
Mapping and tracking glaciers with AI
In the Hindu Kush Himalaya, we're using AI to map and track glacial lakes with satellite imagery to monitor fragile glacier ecosystems and protect communities whose livelihoods depend on these critical water sources.
Ask an expert
Learn more about our water principle with Melanie Nakagawa, Microsoft's Chief Sustainability Officer, on our combined water reduction and replenishment approach.
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