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Microsoft and the Environment

At Microsoft, we are committed to software and technology innovation that helps people and organizations around the world improve the environment. Our goals are to reduce the impact of our operations and products and to drive responsible environmental leadership.

Study: Cloud Cuts Carbon Emissions
Nov. 4, 2010
New study finds that companies running applications in the cloud can reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent or more.
Feature: Add Smaller Carbon Footprint to Cloud Benefits
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Study: Cloud Cuts Carbon Emissions
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New Innovations in IT Support Environmental Sustainability in Africa
New Innovations in IT Support Environmental Sustainability in Africa April 1
Microsoft on the Issues Blog
 
Microsoft, the Smithsonian Institution and TakingITGlobal Announce Worldwide Program for Teachers and Students to Use Technology to Address Global Environmental Issues
Microsoft, the Smithsonian Institution and TakingITGlobal Announce Worldwide Program for Teachers and Students to Use Technology to Address Global Environmental Issues Oct. 27
World’s most innovative educators and school leaders gather in South Africa for the Partners in Learning Worldwide Innovative Education Forum.
 
Cloud Computing Helps Scientists Study Biosphere
Cloud Computing Helps Scientists Study Biosphere Oct. 12
Project aids researchers in analyzing vast amounts of data without supercomputers.
 
Microsoft Joins Reconnect Program to Help Make Electronics Recycling Free and Convenient
Microsoft Joins Reconnect Program to Help Make Electronics Recycling Free and Convenient April 21
Dell and Goodwill Industries International announced that Microsoft would join the Reconnect computer recycling program, in which consumers recycle used personal electronics at no cost
 
Hohm Plus Social Networking Equals Energy Savings
Hohm Plus Social Networking Equals Energy Savings April 18
Users of Microsoft’s energy-monitoring tool share and pick up savings tips from online contacts.
 
Eye on Earth Monitors Air, Water
Eye on Earth Monitors Air, Water April 18
Cloud-based system gives Europeans regular updates on their air, water quality
 
Software Enabled Earth blog