U.K., Sept. 15 -- The announcement made by Microsoft, marks the beginning of the two companies' agreement to collaborate as strategic partners to drive digital transformation in the energy systems, alongside advancing their net zero carbon goals.

Microsoft and bp's efforts will be focused on:

Co-innovating digital solutions bp's continued use of Microsoft Azure for bp's cloud based infrastructure The supply of renewable energy to Microsoft to meet its 2025 goals

"bp is determined to get to net zero and to help the world do the same. No one can do it alone - partnerships with leading companies like Microsoft, with aligned ambitions, is going to be key to achieving this," commented William Lin, bp executive vice president for regions, ...