Microsoft·SaaS / Digital Services·Redmond, Washington, US·Founded 1975·Last verified 31 May 2026
43
out of 100
Below expectationsPending Review-1 since last review

Microsoft reports comprehensive emissions data with third-party verification, but absolute emissions rose 23.4% since 2020 baseline despite 71% revenue growth. Heavy reliance on carbon removal credits, annual renewable matching that masks hourly grid reality, and membership in climate-obstructing trade associations undermine net-zero credibility.

The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
SaaS / Digital Services sector ceiling.
70 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
57 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 70) + (0.7 × 57) = 60.9
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.7
Final score
Rounded. Below expectations.
43 / 100
The ten questions

Where Microsoft is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Controversies & Red Flags (2/10, 4/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

14 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

9 of 14 sources are third-party verified or public record.

[1]Self-reported
2025 Microsoft Environmental Data Fact Sheet
2025
Q1Q2Q9
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[2]Third-party verified
Tracenable — Microsoft GHG Emissions
Ongoing
Q1
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[3]Public record
Scope 3 Showdown: Microsoft Tells Suppliers to Go Green
Unknown
Q2
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[4]Public record
Microsoft's 2030 Plan Revealed as Emissions Rise by 23.4%
Unknown
Q3Q6
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[5]Public record
Microsoft 2025 Sustainability Report: Not Backing Off Climate Goal
Unknown
Q3Q8
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[6]Public record
Microsoft Matches 100 Percent Renewable Electricity 2025
2025
Q4
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[7]Public record
Big Tech's 2025 Sustainability Reports
Unknown
Q4Q7
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[8]Self-reported
Microsoft Environmental Sustainability Report 2024 — On the Issues
2024
Q5
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[9]Third-party verified
The Nature Conservancy — Microsoft Partnership
Ongoing
Q5
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[10]Self-reported
Microsoft Sustainability Progress
Ongoing
Q6
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[11]Self-reported
Sustainable by Design: Next-Generation Data Centers Consume Zero Water for Cooling
2024
Q7
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[12]Self-reported
On Science-Based Targets Initiative: Removal of Net-Zero Commitment
2024
Q8
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[13]Public record
Microsoft Accused of Greenwashing Due to Fossil Fuel Partnerships
Unknown
Q10
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[14]Third-party verified
InfluenceMap — Microsoft Lobbying & Trade Association Profile
Ongoing
Q10
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Microsoft in context

Where Microsoft sits among saas / digital services peers.

Among the 35 major saas / digital services brands we've scored, Microsoft is tied =21st of 35, with 2 others.

=21/35
Microsoft's rank
46
Industry average
25
Industry low
74
Industry high
How this score has moved

Microsoft's score over time.

today

Score history begins 8 February 2026.

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What's being contested

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About Microsoft

Microsoft is a multinational technology corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, providing cloud computing (Azure), productivity software (Office 365), gaming (Xbox), and enterprise services. With 228,000 employees and $281.7 billion FY2025 revenue, it ranks among the world's largest software and digital services providers.

Founded
1975
Headquarters
Redmond, Washington, US
Employees
~228,000
Annual revenue
~$245B
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