Our Focus

We Focus on Addressing Global Challenges

A set of focus areas guide our corporate citizenship work every day. They are fundamental to all of our actions, and together with the passion of our people and the core policies of our company, support our priorities and mission.

  • Strengthening Economies

    Technology has the power to create economic opportunity and jobs. Several critical factors—including incentives for creating intellectual property, promoting research and increasing access to technological infrastructure—help technology drive greater economic growth.

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  • Addressing Societal Challenges

    We believe innovation and partnerships can increase access to quality health care and education, while addressing other societal challenges.

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  • Promoting a Healthy Online Ecosystem

    We believe that the Internet, like an ecosystem in the natural world, is an inter-dependent network of participants—consumers, content publishers, advertisers, network operators and service providers. This means we all have an interest in ensuring the Internet promotes healthy competition, innovation and consumer choice.

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  • Managing a Sustainable Business

    We believe in conducting our business sustainably and demonstrating responsible leadership. We have developed principles that direct our product development and business operations.

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  • Microsoft Public Policy Agenda

    Technology innovation will be key to unlocking new opportunities—from healthcare and education to energy independence and climate change. Microsoft welcomes the opportunity to help achieve these important economic and social goals.

 
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Microsoft Local Impact

The Local Impact Map shows how Microsoft and its partners enable social and economic opportunity in communities everywhere.