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Microsoft is focused on reducing the impact of our business operations on the environment. We are proud of the efforts we have made to date, especially at our global headquarters in Redmond, Washington, United States. That said, we recognize that there is always an opportunity to do more, and we remain committed to further minimizing our impact. Our ongoing commitment includes producing accurate and transparent reports on the environmental impact of our operations, such as voluntary reporting under the Carbon Disclosure Project, One Report, and the UN Global Compact.

Microsoft has set a goal to reduce our carbon emissions per unit of revenue by at least 30 percent compared with 2007 levels by 2012. Steps we’ll take to achieve this include improving energy efficiency in our buildings and operations, reducing air travel, and increasing our use of renewable energy. Find more here

  • Microsoft's Authorized Refurbisher Program Gives Computers a Second Life

    Microsoft believes that businesses, individuals, and organizations can reduce a significant amount of environmental waste through programs that encourage safe and effective recycling of older computers and other electronics. This led to the launch of our OEM and Community Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) Programs to encourage refurbishment of computers that otherwise would be discarded into landfills.

    Read more: Microsoft Authorized Refubisher Program

  • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

    CDP asks companies to disclose how they measure, manage, and reduce emissions and respond to climate change. Since 2004, Microsoft has voluntarily responded to the annual CDP request—providing the public with valuable insight into our environmental sustainability efforts.

  • Climate Counts Scorecard

    Climate Counts is a non-profit created to raise consumer and corporate awareness of climate impact and corporate responsibility. Climate Counts scores the world's largest companies on their climate impact to spur corporate climate responsibility with a goal of empowering consumers to support companies that take climate change seriously and avoid those that don't. Microsoft jumped from Starting to Striding, and moved up 23 points to earn a score of 61.