<ul><li>Microsoft's carbon emissions have increased by 23.4% since 2020 due to rapid data center expansion for cloud and AI operations.</li><li>The majority of Microsoft's carbon footprint is due to Scope 3 emissions, mainly from capital goods, purchased goods, and services.</li><li>The construction of data centers, including the use of carbon-intensive materials like steel and concrete, contributes significantly to Microsoft's carbon emissions.</li><li>Microsoft faces challenges in sourcing zero-carbon electricity for its data centers and aims to cut emissions by over half by 2030 while increasing carbon removal efforts.</li></ul>

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