By Vasil Velev
Publication Date: 2026-04-15 18:32:00
Microsoft moved to address information about a potential pullback from carbon removal, saying the effort remains central to its climate strategy even as procurement levels may shift.
The company’s Chief Sustainability Officer Melanie Nakagawa said its program “has not ended” and will continue to support a mix of nature-based and engineered solutions. The clarification follows multiple reports suggesting Microsoft had paused purchases, a development that would ripple across a market that has been heavily shaped by its demand.
The company also emphasized that carbon removal complements a broader “reduction, removal, and efficiency” framework. It also noted that it could “adjust the pace or volume” of purchases as its approach evolves, adding that any changes reflect discipline rather than diminished ambition.
Industry reaction
The initial reports and subsequent response from Microsoft have caused a flurry of reactions in and around the carbon removal industry, ranging from…
