Respect and promote human rights
We are committed to developing technologies, operating our business, and maintaining our supply chain in a manner that respects and advances human rights and helps address both the challenges and opportunities created by technology.
Our commitment and approach
Our commitment to human rights spans our entire value chain: from our suppliers to our business operations to our products and services. We promote human rights across our operations and offerings so that technology advances trust and respects the dignity of every person.
Robust governance
Responsible business practices are embedded across our operations and supply chain with robust governance mechanisms to ensure accountability to our commitment to respect human rights.
Stakeholder engagement
We proactively engage with others to gather diverse perspectives and inform our efforts to develop technologies that are trusted and trustworthy.
Due diligence
We aim to conduct best-in-class impact assessments on our salient human rights issues and new developments in our business, technology, and geopolitics.
Remediation
We are committed to providing effective grievance mechanisms and access to remedy in situations where Microsoft may have caused or contributed to an adverse impact to human rights.
Transparency
We're committed to transparency about our human rights work and proactively share reports, insights, and summaries with the public.
Global Human Rights Statement
Grounded in international human rights laws, principles, and norms that apply to Microsoft and all its subsidiaries, our Global Human Rights Statement explains our commitments to respecting and promoting human rights around the world.
Transparency resources
Human Rights Transparency Report
We uphold human rights across the global value chain. Guided by international standards and the UN Guiding Principles—we ground our work in policy commitment, due diligence, and stakeholder engagement—including concrete measures to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking.
Reports Hub
We provide a single place to find transparency reports, disclosures, and resources that demonstrate our principled, transparent, and accountable approach—and our commitment to improving the world by openly measuring and reporting progress.
Human Rights Impact Assessments
We conduct human rights impact assessments to identify potential impacts across our operations, supply chain, products, and services. Grounded in international standards, they inform due diligence, stakeholder engagement, and remediation.
Supply Chain Human Rights Policy Statement
Microsoft establishes standards holding our global supply chain accountable to responsible business practices, protecting the planet, and respecting human rights for everyone.
Our focus areas
We embed human rights into our operations through strong governance, clear policies, and meaningful stakeholder engagement, with a focus on our most recently identified salient issues.
Accessibility
We are committed to building accessibility into our products so more people can use technology. Together with our partners, customers, and the disability community, we are shaping for a more equitable and accessible world, where technology empowers everyone to thrive.
Digital safety and privacy
We protect the safety and privacy of our customers and the public. This includes robust privacy controls, compliance with global data protection laws, and protecting people and organizations from online harm.
Responsible AI
Our Responsible AI principles guide the development and deployment of AI, ensuring fairness, transparency, and appropriate human oversight.
Labor rights and employee well-being
We work to foster a workplace where employees are treated with dignity and empowered to contribute fully. We integrate human rights considerations into our culture, policies, and business processes through our Trust Code.
Responsible sourcing
We manage and monitor our supply chains and empower our own employees with guidance and support to operationalize fundamental rights across our business and technologies.
People want to use technology they can trust
At Microsoft, we take that responsibility seriously. Guided by the values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we are committed to driving responsible innovation, building safe and secure technology and advancing shared progress – expanding what technology can achieve for everyone.
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