Holly Alpine

Holly Alpine, former head of Microsoft’s sustainability initiatives, and William Alpine, an AI product manager focused on eco-friendly practices, share their journey within Microsoft’s Azure division. They reveal the tension between tech expansion and sustainability, discussing their grassroots initiative that boasts over 10,000 employees. Topics include the complexities behind enabled emissions, the significance of community investments, and the challenge of aligning corporate goals with actionable sustainability objectives. Their insider perspective sheds light on the pressing need for transparency in big tech's environmental claims.

Holly and Will Alpine, former Microsoft employees, reveal their eye-opening journey within the tech giant's Azure division. They discuss the troubling concept of 'enabled emissions' and how it clouds Microsoft's sustainability claims. Their departure from the company was fueled by concerns over its partnerships with fossil fuel industries, undermining genuine environmental efforts. The Alpiners advocate for transparency and greater accountability in big tech, emphasizing the urgent need for regulations to ensure responsible practices in an increasingly digital world.

Join Alix Dunn, Founder and CEO of The Maybe, Holly Alpine, Co-founder of the Enabled Emissions Campaign, and Tamara Kneese, Director at Data & Society, as they tackle the intersection of technology and climate for Climate Week. They delve into how AI and data centers exacerbate fossil fuel dependency while evaluating the narrative around tech's environmental impact. The conversation highlights the urgent need for accountability from tech firms and offers actionable steps for listeners to engage in the climate tech dialogue.