Csr of Microsoft
Corporate Social Responsibility: Microsoft
Mohammad Mubashir
Microsoft (NASDAQ) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people in attaining their goal. They work in over 100 coutries and employ over 94000 people and provides opportunities for young people and support over 65000 charties. They support the use of affordable technology for everyone around the globe. Through the Employees Giving campaign they have donated 1 billion dollars to charity since 1983. The environment is a very important aspect for the company as they exceeded their goal to cut carbon emissions by 30 percent compared with 2007, due in part to the 1.1 billion kilowatt hour of green power they purchased, the third most of any US company. The company has been a global provider for technology for people with disabilities to empower them to overcome their barriers in achieving their full potential. They have unlocked new oppurtinities for people with disabilities and had given companies free communication tools and resources to intergerate them within their corporation. For example they have invented the JAWS software which converts ordinary text into spoken words than oppose to the old braille version. They have even implemented a new innovative way of exercise that is enjoyable to all ages. Microsoft in many countries has involved thousands of women around the world by giving them a future in their corporation and helps prepare them for it by providing free education. Approximately 36 percent of Microsoft employees are from a district minority groups with equal pay and completive bonuses. They have also provided over 9.1 million dollars for people who cannot afford to pay their tuition. In addition, they have also trained over 1,110 employees in WHMIS courses to increase awareness in their workplace. With all of these facts provided, Microsoft has been the leading conglomerate of having the best CSR. They have actively helped small businesses by purchasing
Mohammad Mubashir
Microsoft (NASDAQ) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people in attaining their goal. They work in over 100 coutries and employ over 94000 people and provides opportunities for young people and support over 65000 charties. They support the use of affordable technology for everyone around the globe. Through the Employees Giving campaign they have donated 1 billion dollars to charity since 1983. The environment is a very important aspect for the company as they exceeded their goal to cut carbon emissions by 30 percent compared with 2007, due in part to the 1.1 billion kilowatt hour of green power they purchased, the third most of any US company. The company has been a global provider for technology for people with disabilities to empower them to overcome their barriers in achieving their full potential. They have unlocked new oppurtinities for people with disabilities and had given companies free communication tools and resources to intergerate them within their corporation. For example they have invented the JAWS software which converts ordinary text into spoken words than oppose to the old braille version. They have even implemented a new innovative way of exercise that is enjoyable to all ages. Microsoft in many countries has involved thousands of women around the world by giving them a future in their corporation and helps prepare them for it by providing free education. Approximately 36 percent of Microsoft employees are from a district minority groups with equal pay and completive bonuses. They have also provided over 9.1 million dollars for people who cannot afford to pay their tuition. In addition, they have also trained over 1,110 employees in WHMIS courses to increase awareness in their workplace. With all of these facts provided, Microsoft has been the leading conglomerate of having the best CSR. They have actively helped small businesses by purchasing
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