BP, Microsoft ‘Co-Innovation’ Deal Designed to Improve Renewable Energy Goals, Cut Emissions

BP plc and Microsoft Corp. have agreed to collaborate to further digital transformation ‎in energy systems and advance the net-zero carbon goals of both companies. 

A memorandum of understanding signed by the partners lays out a “co-‎innovation” effort focused on digital solutions. Microsoft Azure’s cloud-based ‎solution would be used by BP infrastructure. Likewise, BP would supply renewable energy to help Microsoft meet its 2025 emissions reductions goals. 

‎“BP is determined to get to net zero and to help the world do the same,” said BP Executive Vice President William Lin, who handles regions, cities and solutions. “No one can do it alone.  Partnerships with leading companies like Microsoft, with aligned ambitions, are going to be key to ‎achieving...