Frequently Asked Questions

Why is climate policy important?

We need ambitious climate policy to solve the crisis at scale. Achieving ambitious carbon reduction goals (50% cut by 2030...
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What can Microsoft do on climate policy?

In Microsoft’s 2022 sustainability report the company stated it “is deeply committed to using our voice to influence sustainability policies...
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What are the reasons Microsoft joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and can those goals be achieved outside the Chamber? 

Companies participate in trade associations for multiple reasons, but the primary benefit is lobbying. Trade associations communicate with lawmakers, on...
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Is there an official response from Microsoft on why the company is still a member of the Chamber despite the Chamber lobbying against pro-climate policies?

ClimateVoice was featured in a recent Washington Post article by David DiMolfetta. He asked several pro-climate companies why they are...
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Isn’t there an opportunity for companies to influence pro-climate policies from within the Chamber? Can’t Microsoft make a bigger impact this way?

In 2017, a group of companies formed The Climate Solutions Working Group,2 a small group of Chamber members dedicated to...
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Should Microsoft lead the creation of a trade organization focused on sustainability in commerce – “U.S. Chamber of Sustainable Commerce?”

That’s a great idea! Climate leadership can take many forms. The goal is for Microsoft to use its enormous influence...
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Why is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s anti-climate policy stance significant for non-U.S. citizens as well?

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s anti-climate policy stance is significant for non-U.S. citizens for several reasons: In summary, the U.S....
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