Microsoft New Zealand: Corporate Citizenship: Overview

Our business is built on relationships—with our customers, partners, investors, employees, and with the communities where we live and work. We are committed to keeping those relationships strong by communicating openly about our business practices, being transparent about our performance, and remaining accountable for our conduct. We know that our decisions have significant ramifications for other companies and for people and communities worldwide. We take that responsibility very seriously.

Microsoft has made it a priority to expand opportunities by increasing access to technology for individuals, communities, and non-profit organisations.

Unlimited Potential program overview

These standards are an extension of the company values, reflect our commitment to ethical business practices, and summarise the principles and policies that guide our business activities.

We see this report as an opportunity to share how we view our roles and responsibilities as a global industry leader and corporate citizen. You may discover things that you never knew about Microsoft, including how we support open technology standards to how we strengthen communities worldwide.


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