In collaboration with Exomad Green, the world’s largest producer of biochar carbon removal credits, we helped remove 1.24 million tons of CO₂ through industrial-scale biochar deployment in Bolivia. In addition to durable carbon removal, the biochar improves soil health and supports local communities through job creation and donation programs.

Through our partnership with Powertrust, we expanded locally produced solar power in FY25, delivering up to 270 MW of clean energy across Brazil and Mexico. The project lowers energy costs, creates local jobs, and provides sustainable power to schools, healthcare facilities, and other community-serving organizations.

In Campinas, Brazil, we partner with A Cidade Precisa de Você, a nonprofit focused on community-led urban improvement, to revitalize public spaces near our datacenters. Together, we are helping create safer, healthier, and more vibrant places for residents while strengthening connections across local communities.

Throughout FY25, we achieved third‑party zero‑waste validation at eight campuses by keeping 90% or more of our waste out of landfills. Offices across Latin America—including São Paulo, Brasília, and Bogotá—kept usable furniture and equipment in circulation by collecting furniture and equipment no longer in use and diverting more than two metric tons from landfills through internal auctions, public sales, and donations. Items were donated to local organizations such as Laudes and Best Buddies, supporting vulnerable communities and contributing to the more than 1,900 metric tons of office equipment we have donated to charities since 2010 through our partnership with Green Standards.

Our partnership with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation and Kilimo is helping farms in Mexico and Chile save significant amounts of water each year. Using AI‑powered, sensor‑based irrigation that combines soil moisture, satellite data, and local weather, farmers receive tailored watering schedules that reduce waste. In FY25, the initiative conserved 688,000 m³ of water while supporting more efficient and resilient agriculture.

In Colina, Chile, outside Santiago, we partnered with One Tree Planted, a global reforestation nonprofit, and Cultiva, a local environmental organization, to plant 3,000 trees. Datacenter employees joined volunteer planting events to help restore local green spaces, support biodiversity, and strengthen ecosystem health in the region.

We are helping bring both clean energy and internet connectivity to rural communities in Colombia that have long lacked access to either. In San Vicente de Chucurí, Santander, we partnered with Anditel to replace diesel generators with solar‑powered nano‑grids, eliminating tons of CO₂ emissions annually over the life of the project. These systems provide electricity for lighting, refrigeration, and device charging, while also enabling reliable internet access that supports digital inclusion and economic opportunity.

Our AI for Good Lab is helping strengthen ecosystem monitoring through SPARROW, a solar‑powered, AI‑enabled device that collects wildlife data in remote locations. Using acoustic and camera sensors, SPARROW sends real‑time data directly to the cloud via satellite without requiring researchers to retrieve equipment in person. In Colombia, for example, the Fundacion Biodiversa team is using SPARROW to collect biodiversity data from camera traps, acoustic monitors, and other environmental detectors that are equipped with advanced sensors. As an open‑source platform, SPARROW makes biodiversity monitoring faster, more scalable, and more sustainable for researchers and policymakers worldwide.

Near our Québec datacenters, we are partnering with Ducks Unlimited Canada, a conservation organization focused on protecting wetlands and wildlife habitat, on restoration projects across multiple communities. In Donnacona, we are supporting restoration of a water retention basin alongside community gardens and public engagement activities that expand access to the site. In Lévis, we are helping restore a local conservation area while working with residents to better understand how the space is used throughout the year. Together, these investments help restore wetlands, support biodiversity, and strengthen community connections to nature.

In the Greater Toronto Area, we are partnering with Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy to protect an ecologically important wetland in the Sauble River Watershed. Together, the organizations have acquired the Benallen II property and are connecting it to a broader network of protected lands, helping support wildlife habitat, biodiversity, and water quality across the watershed.

We are reducing freshwater demand at our datacenters by designing facilities that make better use of the water already available. In Ontario and Québec, we are partnering with governments, conservation groups, and research institutions on region‑specific water projects, including on‑site rainwater harvesting systems expected to collect approximately 1.5 million liters per year for datacenter operations. These efforts support long‑term water stewardship and watershed resilience in the communities where we operate.

Our collaboration with New Sun Road delivers reliable solar energy and internet connectivity to remote, off‑grid communities in Guatemala’s Western Highlands. Digitally connected community centers provide Indigenous communities with access to training, digital tools, and entrepreneurship opportunities. Using Microsoft Azure, New Sun Road remotely monitors and manages energy and connectivity systems, improving reliability and efficiency. These hubs have expanded education access, enabled digital financial tools, and created new pathways to local economic resilience.

Our partnership with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation and Kilimo is helping farms in Mexico and Chile save significant amounts of water each year. Using AI‑powered, sensor‑based irrigation that combines soil moisture, satellite data, and local weather, farmers receive tailored watering schedules that reduce waste. In FY25, the initiative conserved 688,000 m³ of water while supporting more efficient and resilient agriculture.

Through our partnership with Powertrust, we expanded locally produced solar power in FY25, delivering up to 270 MW of clean energy across Brazil and Mexico. The project lowers energy costs, creates local jobs, and provides sustainable power to schools, healthcare facilities, and other community-serving organizations.

In Querétaro, we are partnering with Nación Verde and the International Conservation Foundation, organizations focused on environmental stewardship and community development, to support local environmental and community projects. From environmental education programs at Casa Hogar Pan de Vida to the restoration of Plaza Galeras with native landscaping and water-sensitive design, these efforts help create healthier, greener spaces for residents.

At our Fargo campus—where organic waste once made up nearly a third of total operational waste—we partnered with Prairie Composting to install year‑round composting equipment designed for harsh winters. The system keeps food and other organic waste in a controlled environment where it can break down efficiently, even in cold temperatures. Today, more than 30% of campus waste is diverted from landfills, while the new equipment also enables local businesses and residents to participate in composting, showing how zero‑waste goals can drive community impact.

In Phoenix, we are helping prevent the loss of thousands of cubic meters of water each year by deploying an AI‑enabled acoustic leak detection tool developed by FIDO Tech across 350 km of municipal water networks. We are also retrofitting hospital cooling systems to reduce potable water use, supporting local water conservation goals and improving long‑term system reliability for residents.

Our partnership with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, the Cocopah Indian Tribe, and the National Audubon Society is helping restore culturally significant habitat along the Colorado River Delta floodplain. By building new infrastructure to safely move and deliver water across the landscape, the project supports the Tribe’s efforts to regenerate native vegetation, sustain wildlife, and continue long‑standing stewardship of the river. Together, these investments strengthen the health of the river ecosystem and the communities that depend on it.

In FY25, Microsoft partnered with The Nature Conservancy to reduce water losses in Arizona’s Salt and Verde River watersheds by replacing the leakiest open sections of the Eureka Ditch—an open water channel that delivers irrigation water to local farms—with high‑efficiency piping. This work helps keep more water flowing to farms, communities, and nearby ecosystems. We also supported modern irrigation upgrades on Colorado River Indian Tribe farmland with partners including the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) and N‑Drip, saving millions of cubic meters of water. Additional projects with BEF, Environmental Defense Fund, Bridgestone, and local partners introduced drip irrigation for growing guayule, a drought‑tolerant crop used to make natural rubber, reducing water and energy use while supporting climate‑smart agriculture and local jobs.

Microsoft is developing new ways to reduce the amount of water needed to cool datacenters by improving water usage effectiveness (WUE). Updates to our cooling systems give operators finer, real‑time control over temperature and humidity inside datacenters, allowing equipment to stay within safe operating conditions while using less water. In Phoenix datacenters, these improvements delivered a 23% year‑over‑year reduction in WUE in FY25, and we are now rolling them out across Microsoft‑owned datacenters that use similar cooling designs.

In communities near our Atlanta-area datacenters, we are investing in green space, environmental education, and neighborhood improvement. In Douglasville, we are supporting renovations to Jesse Davis Park, one of the city’s oldest parks, including upgrades to recreation facilities such as new indoor basketball courts, walking tracks, and a zero-entry pool, along with a multi-use trail system, a dedicated senior center, and tree planting to enhance the surrounding landscape. We also partner with Georgia Works on community clean-up efforts along Ben Hill Road and with Plantlanta, an environmental nonprofit, to provide composting, recycling, and STEAM education programs.

Microsoft is helping accelerate the market for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by partnering with fuel producers, logistics providers, and airlines across the supply chain. In 2025, we launched a multi-year agreement with partners including AIT Worldwide Logistics, Cargolux, and Valero that is expected to reduce emissions by 66,000 metric tons between 2025 and 2027, while supporting broader use of SAF across North America.

Since launching in 2020, Microsoft Circular Centers have expanded to seven facilities worldwide, enabling the reuse and recycling of decommissioned datacenter hardware at scale. In 2024, we reused or recycled 92% of this hardware, exceeding our 90% goal one year ahead of schedule. That same year, more than 3.2 million components were reused, increasing the value we get from existing equipment by over 30% and strengthening our commitment to responsible resource use.

We are developing new ways to reduce the amount of water needed to cool datacenters by improving water usage effectiveness (WUE). Updates to our cooling systems give operators finer, real‑time control over temperature and humidity inside datacenters, allowing equipment to stay within safe operating conditions while using less water. In Phoenix datacenters, these improvements delivered a 23% year‑over‑year reduction in WUE in FY25, and we are now rolling them out across Microsoft‑owned datacenters that use similar cooling designs.

Our power purchase agreement with Constellation supports the restart of the Crane Clean Energy Center (formerly Three Mile Island Unit 1), which was shut down in 2019 for economic reasons. Bringing this nuclear power plant back onto the grid provides reliable, around-the-clock carbon-free electricity to meet the power needs of our datacenters and shows how existing nuclear plants can continue to provide clean, reliable energy at scale.

We are building a next‑generation AI datacenter in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, as part of a multi‑billion‑dollar investment in Racine County. In partnership with local provider E‑vergent, this investment is expanding reliable, high‑speed internet to more than 1,200 homes and businesses in the town of Sturtevant while extending access to nearby rural communities. Paired with workforce development and local economic initiatives, this work reflects Microsoft’s Datacenter Community Pledge, demonstrating how advanced digital infrastructure can strengthen connectivity, economic opportunity, and sustainable growth.

Through the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, we’re supporting the restoration of degraded peatland ecosystems by helping re‑establish natural water tables and increase biodiversity. By backing Pantheon Regeneration’s innovative peatland restoration work in the Pocosin wetlands in North Carolina, Microsoft is investing in healthier ecosystems that store carbon, support wildlife, and sustain critical landscapes.

Near our planned datacenter in Hebron, Ohio, we are supporting The Dawes Arboretum’s Red Barn Reserve Wetland Restoration project. The initiative will restore wetland and prairie habitat that naturally filters runoff, improves water quality, reduces flooding, and supports wildlife and pollinators. As part of our broader investment in central Ohio, the project also creates opportunities for environmental education and community engagement.

In West Des Moines, we are supporting woodland restoration at Brown’s Woods, a 486-acre native woodland preserve that serves as an important recreation and education resource for the community. The project, led by Drake University with support from Polk County Conservation, will restore 100 acres affected by invasive species and declining oak populations through habitat management, biodiversity research, and community-led restoration activities. Returning the forest to its native oak-dominated ecosystem will improve habitat for wildlife while increasing the landscape’s ability to store carbon over time, helping strengthen the resilience of this important community resource.

Through a partnership with the Sherburne County Historical Society, we are funding K–12 outdoor education at the Oak Savanna Habitat in Becker, Minnesota. The program gives local students hands-on opportunities to learn about native ecosystems, conservation, and the land management practices that help keep this unique habitat healthy.

Near our Northern Virginia datacenters, we are supporting wildlife conservation and environmental education through a partnership with the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting local habitats and wildlife. The initiative expands Nature-Based Learning programs that help students and community members connect with and learn from the natural ecosystems around them.

Near our Boydton datacenter, we are investing in both ecological restoration and community resilience. Through a partnership with the Society for Ecological Restoration, we are supporting conservation work at the JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary, which protects regionally important forests, rare wetland habitats, and biodiverse meadow ecosystems. We are also partnering with FLIPP Inc. and Old Dominion Electric Cooperative to improve energy efficiency in manufactured homes across Southern Virginia, where manufactured housing makes up as much as ond quarter of homes and energy costs represent a significant burden for many households. Together, these efforts help strengthen both the natural environment and the long-term resilience of local communities.

Since launching in 2020, Microsoft Circular Centers have expanded to seven facilities worldwide, enabling the reuse and recycling of decommissioned datacenter hardware at scale. In 2024, we reused or recycled 92% of this hardware, exceeding our 90% goal one year ahead of schedule. That same year, more than 3.2 million components were reused, increasing the value we get from existing equipment by over 30% and strengthening our commitment to responsible resource use.

Across the Columbia Basin near our Central Washington datacenters, we are investing in parks, habitat restoration, and outdoor recreation. Working with local partners, we are upgrading Malaga Community Park, supporting the restoration of the Lower Sleepy Hollow Preserve through volunteer tree planting, and investing in new community parks across Grant, Douglas, and Chelan counties. Together, these projects expand access to green space, restore native habitat, and create new opportunities for recreation and environmental learning.

Since launching in 2020, Microsoft Circular Centers have expanded to seven facilities worldwide, enabling the reuse and recycling of decommissioned datacenter hardware at scale. In 2024, we reused or recycled 92% of this hardware, exceeding our 90% goal one year ahead of schedule. That same year, more than 3.2 million components were reused, increasing the value we get from existing equipment by over 30% and strengthening our commitment to responsible resource use.

Near our North Carolina datacenters, we are supporting stream restoration through a partnership with Carolina Land and Lakes, a nonprofit focused on protecting local waterways and natural resources. By surveying the Henry Fork and Jacobs Fork rivers to identify fallen trees, other obstacles, and areas in need of restoration, the project is helping local partners target future investments that improve water quality, stream health, and aquatic habitat.

Through a partnership with the Severson Dells Educational Foundation, an organization dedicated to environmental education and conservation, we are helping transform the former Elliott Golf Course in Cherry Valley, Illinois into a 168-acre nature preserve. Located four miles from our datacenter site, the project will restore natural habitat while creating new opportunities for outdoor learning and recreation.

Through a partnership with Rooted in Cheyenne, a nonprofit that has planted more than 1,800 street trees since 2017, we are helping expand tree canopy coverage in neighborhoods near our Wyoming datacenters. By planting more trees in residential areas, the initiative helps create cooler, greener communities while helping to improve air quality, wildlife, and neighborhood livability.

Near our Illinois datacenters, we are supporting large-scale ecological restoration across 14,000 acres of protected land through a partnership with the Barrington Greenways Initiative, a coalition of conservation organizations working to accelerate habitat restoration and land stewardship across the greater Chicago region. Together, these efforts help protect natural areas, support biodiversity, and strengthen the long-term health of local ecosystems.

In communities near our Ohio datacenters, we are investing in wetland restoration and community green spaces. Through a partnership with the Stream and Wetlands Foundation, we are supporting wetland habitat restoration at The Dawes Arboretum in Licking County. We are also partnering with the Thomas J. Evans Foundation to support improvements at Evans Park in Hebron, helping enhance recreation opportunities and quality of life for local residents.

Near our Indiana datacenters, we are partnering with Shirley Heinze Land Trust, the City of La Porte, and LEAP on a multi-phase conservation initiative. The project includes development of a citywide Conservation Action Plan, permanent protection of land near our datacenter site, and an ecological assessment and restoration plan for Clear Lake. Together, these efforts help lay the foundation for long-term conservation, outdoor recreation, and community well-being in La Porte.

In Wisconsin, we are partnering with Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network, a nonprofit focused on protecting and restoring local waterways, to advance 30 high-priority ecological restoration projects across Racine and Kenosha counties. The investment supports habitat restoration, water quality improvements, and conservation projects in Mount Pleasant, Racine, and Caledonia, helping strengthen the health and resilience of local ecosystems.

Across the greater Phoenix area, we are investing in urban tree planting, habitat restoration, and environmental education near our datacenters. Through partnerships with American Forests and the Arizona Sustainability Alliance, we are expanding tree canopy around parks, streets, and schools in El Mirage to help reduce extreme heat and improve access to trees in underserved neighborhoods. We also work with the National Audubon Society and local partners to restore wildlife habitat and expand environmental education and conservation programs throughout the region.

In San Antonio, we are partnering with the Bexar Branches Alliance, American Forests, Northside Independent School District, and American YouthWorks’ Texas Tree Corps to expand tree canopy and environmental education at Rhodes Elementary School. Through Project CANOPY, the partnership is planting dozens of trees across the campus while helping students learn about urban forestry, environmental stewardship, and the benefits trees provide to their community.

In San Jose, we are investing in urban tree planting through partnerships focused on schools and public parks. Through Our City Forest, a nonprofit dedicated to urban forestry and environmental education, we are supporting the planting of 100 trees across 25 schools. We are also partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees at Brigadoon Park, helping expand tree canopy while raising awareness of the region’s ongoing loss of urban trees.

In St. Joseph County, Indiana, we are partnering with Friends of Granger Paths, a community organization dedicated to improving local trails, parks, and outdoor recreation. Together, we are supporting trail and park improvements at Granger and Anderson Trail County Park, helping create better connections between parks, trails, and neighborhoods while expanding opportunities for recreation and enhancing quality of life for residents.

Across the greater Phoenix area, we are investing in urban tree planting, habitat restoration, and environmental education. Through partnerships with American Forests and the Arizona Sustainability Alliance, we are expanding tree canopy around parks, streets, and schools in El Mirage to help lower temperatures and bring the benefits of trees to more neighborhoods. We also partner with the National Audubon Society and local organizations to restore wildlife habitat and help residents connect with nature through hands-on conservation and education programs across the region.

Our power purchase agreement with Geronimo Power helps offset electricity used by our datacenter in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. The 250 MW Portage Solar Project is expected to come online in 2027 and includes a $20 million charitable fund, administered through the Sustain Our Future Foundation, to support under-resourced communities and those disproportionately impacted by pollution. Our other investments in the Mount Pleasant community include expanding broadband access to rural communities and 1,200 homes and businesses in Sturtevant, training local workers through Gateway Technical College’s Datacenter Academy, and supporting ecological restoration projects in Racine and Kenosha counties.

At our Puget Sound headquarters, we use advanced tools to automatically identify and fix energy inefficiencies in our buildings. By combining technician training with AI‑enabled fault detection, our program helps reduce energy use and carbon emissions while improving building performance.

Microsoft signed a power purchase agreement for energy generated by the 335 MW Mount Storm wind farm in West Virginia. The agreement also includes funding from Clearway, the project developer and operator, for community benefit programs that support local schools, first responders, and other essential services.

At our Puget Sound headquarters, we use advanced tools to automatically identify and fix energy inefficiencies in our buildings. By combining technician training with AI‑enabled fault detection, our program helps reduce energy use and carbon emissions while improving building performance.

We are helping close the digital divide in the United States by expanding access to devices, internet connectivity, and digital skills. Through our partnership with Compudopt, a nonprofit that reconditions donated computers and pairs them with affordable internet, hands‑on training, and ongoing support, we are helping get devices into the hands of people who need them most. Our TechSpark Fellows program is helping Compudopt scale this work further, including exploring how AI can make learning more personalized and impactful.