What you need to know
- The climate crisis is real and consumers and companies must work together to tackle it.
- Microsoft just announced plans to reduce its carbon emissions and much more.
- It's even going to make 825,000 Xbox consoles carbon neutral.
- You can read about some of its other environmental plans below.
The climate crisis is a massive problem that not only consumers, but large companies have to tackle. Today, Microsoft announced that it was going to take substantial steps to make its productions and operations more environmentally friendly. While the company has a number of initiatives it's going to push, it also plans to make 825,000 Xbox consoles carbon neutral. You can read about the major programs below.
- Microsoft is aligning its operations with a 1.5C climate scenario. This means that the company will take an even more aggressive approach in making sure its actions don't have a detrimental impact on the planet.
- Microsoft will extend carbon reduction work into our supply chain when it comes to its products.
- Going forward, Microsoft will make 825,000 Xbox consoles carbon neutral. It's unclear if these are Xbox One devices or upcoming Project Scarlett units. These are the first gaming consoles to be carbon neutral when compared to Nintendo and Sony.
- Microsoft will put technology in the hands of others for the good of the planet. Through various software initiatives, the company will, hopefully, enable certain individuals and companies to solve the greatest climate crisis issues facing us right now.
You can read about what Microsoft plans to do in great detail here. It's great to see that the company is taking the climate crisis seriously.
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.

All the Xbox Game Pass games coming and leaving soon
Xbox Game Pass is constantly evolving with new games joining the service all the time. Keep track of everything coming and going from Xbox Game Pass with our comprehensive guide.

Valheim's best feature is its beautiful open world
The Viking-themed survival game Valheim has a lot going for it, but best of all, it's gorgeous to look at. Here's a look at what makes it such a special setting.

It's time: Xbox's achievement system is due for an upgrade
The Xbox platform has grown and evolved into a polished powerhouse that is a far, far cry from what we had with the Xbox One launch in 2013. But there's one aspect of the platform that has become sorely neglected...

These gaming laptops are perfect if you want to play Diablo 2: Resurrected
Diablo 2: Resurrected is expected sometime in 2021, and you might be shopping around for a new gaming laptop that will handle its requirements. Here are some of the best available now.