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GHGP Seeks Comments on Controversial Data Center Carbon Method

10/30/2025

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The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) requested public comments on a new carbon-accounting method for data centers last week, a move seen as a win for Google and Microsoft.
Google supports the proposed updates.
Microsoft declined to comment.
The GHGP's move followed a $9.25 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund and sparked lobbying from tech giants.
Critics argue the process has favored certain methodologies, suggesting the outcome was predetermined.

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Story summary

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) requested public comments on a new carbon-accounting method for data centers last week, a move seen as a win for Google and Microsoft.
Google supports the proposed updates.
Microsoft declined to comment.
The GHGP's move followed a $9.25 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund and sparked lobbying from tech giants.
Critics argue the process has favored certain methodologies, suggesting the outcome was predetermined.