Environmental management system
Our approach to environmental sustainability
The Microsoft Windows and Devices Business Unit utilizes an internationally recognized framework known as ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 that establishes a process for entities to manage and continuously improve their environmental and energy management performance. Through ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, our customers and other stakeholders receive objective assurance that our business unit responsibly manages its energy use and the environmental compliance and impacts of our devices and packaging. Additional positive business outcomes include ease of entry to markets, measurable cost savings through reduced waste generation, more efficient energy use, less resource consumption, and reduced risk. For the Microsoft Devices Business Unit, the scope of our ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certified management systems includes the activities, processes, products, and services associated with our sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, supply chain, quality organizations, device design, and device development.
The facilities included in our ISO 14001 certificate include:
- Microsoft Windows and Devices Business Unit Facilities Redmond, Washington
- Microsoft Dublin Ireland Operations Limited Facilities Dublin, Ireland
- Microsoft Germany GmbH Munich Headquarters Facility
The facilities included in our ISO 50001 certificate include:
- Microsoft Windows and Devices Business Unit Facilities Redmond, Washington
Environmental Management system certificate
To continuously improve, we update our environmental management programs on a yearly basis to quantitatively reduce our impact on the environment.
Energy Management certificate
To continuously improve, we update our energy management programs on a yearly basis to quantitatively reduce our impact on the environment.
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