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Microsoft Halts Carbon Purchases, Impacting 2025 Market

4/14/2026

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Microsoft Corporation paused all carbon removal purchases, the largest corporate buyer accounting for about 90% of the 2025 market.
Microsoft purchased over 45 million tons of carbon credits in 2025 and says it will support its existing portfolio while adjusting procurement.
Industry experts acknowledge Microsoft's market influence and warn about implications of the pause.
Despite the halt, Microsoft retains substantial agreements expected to channel billions into carbon removal projects.

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Microsoft Corporation paused all carbon removal purchases, the largest corporate buyer accounting for about 90% of the 2025 market.
Microsoft purchased over 45 million tons of carbon credits in 2025 and says it will support its existing portfolio while adjusting procurement.
Industry experts acknowledge Microsoft's market influence and warn about implications of the pause.
Despite the halt, Microsoft retains substantial agreements expected to channel billions into carbon removal projects.