THE MONTH IN SUSTAINABILITY

May’ s top stories include Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta’ s carbon credit drive, the rise in ESG investment, UK solar power records, Dupont’ s 2035 sustainability goals and Meta’ s US $ 1bn data centre

WRITTEN BY: CHLOE WILLIMENT

CREDIT: META

UK CARBON MARKETS SURGE AS AI DATA CENTRES DRIVE EMISSIONS

AI data centres are driving rapid growth in electricity use, increasing demand for carbon credits to offset emissions. Major tech firms are investing in carbon removal projects. The UK, with strong financial and insurance sectors, aims to lead global carbon markets through policy, investment and high standards, supporting sustainable AI expansion.

16 June 2026