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Water replenishment

Replenishing more water than we consume by 2030.

Our commitment

Microsoft is committed to replenishing more water than we consume across our global operations.

Our approach

Four principles guide our water replenishment strategy.

Projects of interest

Our water replenishment portfolio consists of projects across a range of Volumetric Water Benefit Accounting (VWBA) categories.

Replenishment priority locations

As of July 2023, we have invested more than $16 million in 49 replenishment projects around the world, estimated to provide >61 million m3 in volumetric water benefit over the project lifetime.
Global map indicating locations of water replenishment projects.

Explore our learnings and progress

Learn how Microsoft is working to restore and protect the water basins where we operate.
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