Board of Directors & ESG
Microsoft's board & corporate governance
2023 Proxy Statement
Microsoft’s commitment to sustainability
Microsoft's approach to responsible AI
At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Earning the trust of our shareholders, employees, customers, partners, and other stakeholders is a foundation of our business success and fundamental to achieving our mission.

Corporate Governance
Long-term thinking guides everything we do to sustain Microsoft's success and create value for shareholders, now and
for the future. Strong corporate governance, informed by active engagement with shareholders encourages accountability
and transparency and promotes good decision-making to support our business over decades.
Learn more about
Corporate Governance, our
Board of Directors,
Board Committees, and
Policies and Guidelines.

Environmental and Social Responsibility
With our commitments to
Corporate Social Responsibility, Microsoft works to conduct business in ways that are principled, transparent, and accountable to key stakeholders. We invite you to explore the wide range of Microsoft Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) reporting and data available at
www.microsoft.com/transparency.
As a reflection of the importance we place on advancing environmental and social progress, we assign oversight responsibility
for environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility to the Environmental, Social, and Public Policy Committee
of the Board, who works with management to review our policies, programs, and performance. Learn more about our
Board Committees.

ESG Spotlights
Beyond our in-depth reporting, you can find links to videos and other content that highlight the breadth of Microsoft’s commitments to address key environmental and social challenges. Learn more.