# Energy hungry Big Tech turn to carbon credits to fuel data centers while remaining committed to net-zero emissions

> Carbon credit purchases have risen sharply since the AI boom Companies are using carbon offsetting to counter data center emissions Net zero and sustainability goals are being threatened by the rapid expansion New…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/energy-hungry-big-tech-turn-to-carbon-credits-to-fuel-data-centers-while-remaining-committed-to-net-zero-emissions?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69b8cbd59ebbdce1c9817d1c)
- **Published:** 2026-03-17
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #microsoft #google #amazon #meta #carbon #credits #data #emissions
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