Principled Business Practices
In meeting our responsibilities as a global corporate citizen, Microsoft seeks to
develop principled, pragmatic business approaches to challenging issues.
Human rights
Our commitment to respect fundamental rights reflects our company mission to help
people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential.
Responsible sourcing
We have thousands of suppliers around the world who are critical to our business
success. As such, we uphold them to the same high standards of Citizenship that
we maintain internally.
Integrity & Governance
We are committed to interacting with our variety of audiences in a respectful, ethical
manner and in compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
Privacy & safety
We respect personal privacy and promote strong methods of authentication for accountability
across online scenarios.
Environmental sustainability
We act decisively to reduce our carbon footprint, and actively seek ways for our
business to operate more efficiently and sustainably.
Our people
Driven by the passion of our employees, our business thrives on the talented people
who work here.
