Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability data solutions in Microsoft Fabric (preview) can help organizations take sustainability data in any format, organize, and normalize the data for sustainability regulatory reporting. This quantitative data reporting approach is complemented by a joint solution from Accenture and Avanade that leverages generative AI to provide qualitative insights.
Building a more sustainable future—together We’ve learned a lot throughout our sustainability journey at Microsoft over the last decade—especially about the difference sophisticated digital solutions can make. In the lead-up to the launch of Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability, we were excited to bring an extensible platform to market that would enable organizations to build or
I’m looking forward to the Cloud Wars Expo, set for June 28 to 30, 2022, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. This is a premier cloud-centric event in the market, and we will be joining several other providers and have the opportunity to connect with our customers and partners. Perhaps best of all, the
Earlier this year, Bloomberg News performed an experiment. They mounted tiny tracking devices on plastic bags used by a British retailer to track the journey of the bags after they left the store.1 In some cases, bags traveled as far as 2,000 miles from their point of origin. It is a classic example of the
Today, we are excited to announce the general availability of Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability. This release marks another step in our goal to empower organizations to accelerate their sustainability progress and business growth by bringing together a growing set of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) capabilities across the Microsoft Cloud portfolio plus solutions from our
From wildfires to floods, the catastrophic impacts of climate change threaten to outpace our global ability to adapt, as the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report has told us. This reinforces the importance of companies and people doing all they can to reduce their carbon emissions. Microsoft has committed to becoming carbon negative—meaning,
When making purchase decisions for myself and my household, I often look for products that will be both better for us, and better for the planet. And I’m not alone, as increasingly consumers say they are more likely to purchase an item if it is clearly labeled as “environmentally friendly.” Fashion apparel companies see this
This year’s Microsoft Ignite arrives just months after NOAA reported the hottest global surface temperatures and highest ever ocean CO2 levels on record.1 The world faces an extraordinary challenge—to stabilize our climate by building a net-zero carbon economy. At Microsoft, we’re optimistic. We believe that it’s not too late to meet the net-zero challenge, but the time
It’s more important than ever to reduce your organization’s carbon footprint. When you take decisive action to set and meet sustainability goals, it’s better for the planet and for your business. At Microsoft, we’re committed to becoming carbon negative by 2030—and to empowering businesses and organizations to reduce their environmental impact as well. Join us on
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Robert Hanegraaff with Microsoft Digital Advisory Services shares his experience leading discussions about reimagining business in the digital era.
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