TechCrunch Climate
20 May 2026
Microsoft’s carbon-removal plans aren’t dead after all
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services. Growing ESG focus creates opportunities for ITAD companies with strong sustainability credentials.
Microsoft is responsible for over 90% of the carbon-removal market, and reports suggested the company was pausing purchases entirely. This new deal should help assuage the fears of CDR startups.
Key Takeaways
- • Microsoft’s carbon removal plans aren’t dead after all.
- • This new deal should help assuage the fears of CDR startups.
