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Do we need to count Microsoft 365 Copilot in our carbon footprint?

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Yes, under Scope 3 Category 1, like the rest of your Microsoft subscription. The emissions are generally negligible per employee, but they should be documented: number of licences, estimated intensity of use and a per-query factor for an equivalent model. If Microsoft ever publishes an official factor per licence, it will take precedence over your estimate.

Read the source article: AI Scope 3 emissions: how to count AI in your carbon footprint