Corporate Social Responsibility of Microsoft Corporation

Introduction,
Mission and Vision,
Benefits of CSR activities to Organization and Employees,
Key reporting areas for CSR are Principles, People and Planet,
Their Achievements due to CSR

1. MICROSOFT Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Wajiha Muhammad Ismail

2. Introduction Type : Public Founded : April 4, 1975 Founders : Bill Gates and Paul Allen Head quarters : Microsoft Redmond Campus, Redmond, Washington, United States. Area Served : Worldwide Key People : John Wendell Thompson(Chairman), Satya Nadella(CEO) and Bill Gates(Technical Advisor). Product : Develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics and personal computer and services.

3. MISSION To empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. VISION To help people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential.

4. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a business approach that contributes to sustainable development by delivering economics, social and environmental benefits to all the stakeholders.

5. Benefits of CSR to Organizations Improves Public Image Increase Media Coverage Boosts Employee Engagement Attracts and Retains Investors Benefits of CSR to Employees Positive Workplace Environment Increase in Creativity Encourages Professional and Personal Growth Promotes Individual Philanthropy

6. Key Reporting areas of Microsoft For Microsoft, CSR reflects our commitment to principled business practices, and our respect for people and planet.

7. HUMAN RIGHTS Partnership with human rights organizations globally in meeting the commitment to ensure that everyone’s rights are respected—from employees to supplier’s employees, to the people who live in the communities in which Microsoft operate. PRIVACY & DATA SECURITY Microsoft is committed to delivering technology innovation while maintaining the value of privacy and to preserving the right for users to control their data. Earning the trust of customers and partners, starts with a foundation of principles to guide own operations and impacting the rights of people around the globe. PRINCIPLES

8. PUBLIC POLICY ENGAGEMENT Strive to be fully accountable and transparent in how to engage in public policy. Leadership role in this area not only enhance the shareholder value, it contributes to maintaining a free and democratic society. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS Working to meet corporate governance and ethical business conduct to maintain and grow trust in every aspect of work done. Always seek to conduct business in a respectful and ethical manner with all legal requirements.

9. PEOPLE As reflected in Microsoft’s mission, their aim is an inclusive one: To empower everyone from their own employees to millions of users around the world. EMPOWERING THE EMPLOYEES Microsoft strive to create a respectful, rewarding, diverse and inclusive work environment that enables employees to create products and services that help others to achieve more. EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES Work hard to include and empower people everywhere to have access to technology that can improve their lives. Partnering with non-profit groups, innovative companies and governments Microsoft offer programs that help to empower youth, entrepreneurs and others. ACCESSIBILITY Passionate about designing products and services that are accessible for over one billion people in the world with disabilities. Through a focus on inclusion in the products, workforce, and culture Microsoft aims to ensure that technology can empower people of all abilities.

10. PLANET We are committed to environmentally sustainable business practices. We seek to minimize the impact of business operations on the environment and work with partners globally to develop and use innovative approaches to build a low carbon future. CLIMATE AND ENERGY Microsoft has been carbon neutral since June 2012 and is committed to increase energy efficiency and use of wind, hydro, and solar power. WATER WASTE Microsoft seek to be responsible stewards of water resources, and to minimize the impact of their waste. PRODUCTS AND PARTNERSHIPS Through the products and collaboration with others, Microsoft seek to help the world tackle pressing environmental challenges.

11. The technology giant won a number of awards and achievements for its responsible behavior. These include: Ranking # 1 on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2018. Ranking # 1 for both Environmental and Social Score which measures corporate performance using more than 200 factors. Microsoft’s behaviors as Socially Responsible company has earned number 2 spot on JUST Capital’s Top 10 Companies. Achievements

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