AI STRATEGY

Brad Smith Vice Chair and President Microsoft

The second invests in long-term hydrological resilience, including the restoration of oxbow wetlands across the Midwest that recharge groundwater, reduce flood risk, and enhance habitats for native species. ​Collectively, these interventions create a dual-accounting model – likened by Microsoft to a household bank account, where withdrawals are operational usage and deposits represent replenishment gains. Projects are evaluated using recognised methods that convert on-the-ground improvements into measurable volumes of water restored to local ecosystems, offering quantifiable assurance to regulators and communities alike. ​

130 June 2026