May 8, 2012
To achieve carbon neutrality starting July 2012, Microsoft launches company-wide carbon accountability program and internal carbon fee.
Highlights
Earth Day 2012
April 23
Find out ways Microsoft is helping move sustainability forward.
Imagine Cup Turns 10
April 20
Heading into U.S. finals, Microsoft tech competition has reached 1.25 million students worldwide.
Microsoft Named No. 3 Top Corporate Citizen
April 18
Corporate Responsibility Magazine announces 2012 Best Corporate Citizens List.
Opportunity to Shape the Future
March 27
Report by International Youth Foundation focuses attention on global opportunity divide.
Microsoft Named to 'World's Most Ethical Companies'
March 15
The Ethisphere Institute awards the honor to companies that they determine promote ethical business standards and practices.
Microsoft Employees Raise $100 Million for Nonprofits
Feb. 8
U.S. Microsoft employees have a year-round impact locally and globally; in 2011 they contributed a record-breaking $100 million to U.S. nonprofits.
Winners Participate in White House Science Fair
Feb. 7
Three students who participated in Microsoft’s Imagine Cup and Kodu Cup competitions were among 100 students invited to the second annual White House Science Fair.
Microsoft Launches Imagine Cup 2012 Competition
Microsoft announced the launch of Imagine Cup registration in the Software Design and Game Design Competitions and the IT Challenge.
Microsoft 2011 Citizenship Report
The annual Citizenship Report covers Microsoft’s nonfinancial performance and impact around the world from June 2010 to July 2011 and highlights the company’s focus for the year ahead.
Roundtable Focuses on Veterans & Unemployment
Microsoft's Brad Smith joins U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Richard Burr in Washington, D.C., to co-host discussion of veterans issues.
Survey Reveals What Motivates Students
Students and parents give insight into what prepares and inspires students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Bringing Technology to 1 Million Low-Income Youth
At Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, Microsoft launches program to help U.S. students get software, hardware and Web access.
Extending Support for Vets Entering the Workforce
Microsoft announced that it will expand the Elevate America veterans initiative by partnering with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Microsoft Broadens Software Donation Program
Updated program expands eligibility and access to technology to reach more nonprofits and communities.