From design and manufacture to recovery.
Sustainability and circularity are engrained in Surface devices. They are ENERGY STAR-certified, increasingly repairable, easy to update, multifunctional and can be recycled.
More sustainable user experiences.
A technological strategy developed around Surface can have a positive impact on reducing CO₂ emissions. Optimised digital experiences lead to fewer commuters and minimise the need to fly to meetings.
Packaging innovation.
The latest generation of Surface packaging uses FSC-certified paper and fibres, consists of less than 1% plastic, and is around 99% recyclable on average.
Helping customers achieve their goals.
Microsoft’s objective is to be carbon-negative and produce 100% recyclable devices and packaging by 2030. The company is committed to supporting customers in reducing electrical waste and improving their carbon footprint.
Microsoft Surface Emissions Estimator.
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for organisations. With the Surface Emissions Estimator and the TCO Calculator, we want to provide you with tools that help you make the right purchasing decision.
Using the Surface Emissions Estimator, you receive a report estimating your devices’ CO₂ emissions based on your selection of current or desired devices, quantity and location (country).
Total Cost of Ownership Calculator.
With Microsoft’s TCO Calculator, you can select factors such as product, processor, RAM, storage and subscription options to calculate how an investment in Microsoft Surface and Microsoft 365 can help you save money. At the same time, the tool shows how you can simplify your IT operations, reduce security risks and increase employee productivity over a three‑year period.
Healthy Design.
It all begins with an innovative design that lays the groundwork for minimising environmental impact and proactively tackles supply chain challenges. With this in mind, the percentage of recycled materials used in the Surface portfolio continues to increase and the devices optimised in terms of repairability, recycling and circularity.
- Replacing brominated flame retardants in resin
- Removing beryllium from metal alloys
- Reducing volatile organic compounds in coatings.
Healthy Planet.
This strategic approach addresses carbon emissions as well as waste and water throughout the product lifecycle. The aim is to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% in order to limit global warming to no more than 2°C.
- Achieving 100% recyclable Surface devices and packaging to boost circularity
- Expanding the mail-back programme for Microsoft electronics and packaging worldwide
- Extending the return programme for hardware and packaging worldwide.
Carbon negativity.
Microsoft aims to become carbon negative by 2030 and plans to neutralise all of its historical emissions dating back to 1975 by 2050.
Water positivity.
By 2030, Microsoft intends to restore more water than it consumes in its operations.
Zero waste.
Microsoft’s goal is to eliminate waste within its direct operations by 2030.
Ecosystem preservation.
By 2025, Microsoft plans to protect more land than it uses and is developing a planetary computer to support this commitment.
