Microsoft Social Responsibility

Microsoft Social Responsibility

Microsoft Background Info Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and his childhood friend Paul G. Allen in 1975-1976. The initial Microsoft software was inspired by BASIC, a popular computer programming language. In 1980, IBM asked Microsoft to make the operating system for its first personal computer the IBM PC. The company’s main Research & Development site is at Redmond, Washington, U.S.

Examples of Social Responsibility 1 Microsoft has described its CSR goals as Empowering the people Strengthening the communities Protecting our planet The company created a CSR team called ‘the Microsoft Technology and Corporate Responsibility Team.’ Connected to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Gates (the co-founder) donates majority of his wealth to charity (corporate philanthropy) Launched a solar power project in Nigeria to help the local community.

Examples of Social Responsibility 2 Microsoft has set the goal of a 75% reduction in operational emissions by 2030 Microsoft said that by the end of 2019, 60% of the energy that would be powering their data centers would be renewable, with 70% reached by 2023. As of 2019, they have spent 500 million in loans and grants to support the construction of affordable housing in the Puget-Sound area. Over 110 nonprofits started in 42 countries to reach young people who want a career in STEM. 150% increase in the amount of female corporate vice presidents.

Sources: file:///media/fuse/drivefs-ef4d07d6533ab256a27fcc53b60138da/ root/Microsoft-2019-CSR-Annual-Report.pdf https://managementweekly.org/microsoft-corporate-socialresponsibility/