The Microsoft Impact Summary
We believe that Microsoft does well when the world around us does well. Our annual Impact Summary highlights our work to benefit everyone on the planet, along with the planet itself.
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Our impact
Our permission to operate—and to innovate—is not something we take for granted at Microsoft. We must earn it by making progress on our commitments, year after year. Our mission drives us to ensure the technology we create benefits everyone on the planet, along with the planet itself.
Invest $4 billion through Microsoft Elevate
Over the next five years, we’ll invest $4 billion through Microsoft Elevate in cash and AI cloud technology to K-12 schools, community and technical colleges, and nonprofits.
Funded 37,000 nonprofits worldwide
This year, our employees volunteered over 1.2 million hours and gave $263 million (including company match) to 37,000 nonprofit organizations in 110 countries.
Provided clean water and sanitation to more than 1.5 million
We provided more than 1.5 million people with clean water and sanitation, and plan to replenish more than 100 million cubic meters of water around the world.
Processed more than 100 trillion security signals daily
We processed more than 100 trillion security signals daily, providing unparalleled insight into global cyber threats and helping organizations defend against increasingly sophisticated attacks.
How our work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization on the planet underpins our work with the United Nations and our support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We have a 20-year history of working with the United Nations (UN) and support the SDGs as a set of 17 universal goals for all parties to achieve by 2030.
Our commitments |
Supported through our work on the UN SDGs |
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Expand opportunity |
Goal 4 �� Quality Education
Goal 5 Gender Equality Goal 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities
Goal 17 Partnership for the Goals
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Earn trust |
Goal 9 Industry, Innovations, and Infrastructure
Goal 16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Goal 17 Partnership for the Goals |
Protect fundamental rights |
Goal 5 Gender Equality
Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Goal 17 Partnership for the Goals |
Advance sustainability |
Goal 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
Goal 7 Affordable and Clean Energy Goal 12 Responsible Consumption and Production Goal 13 Climate Action Goal 14 Life Below Water Goal 15 Life on Land Goal 17 Partnership for the Goals |
Additional resources
Reporting governance and approach
We strive to conduct our business in ways that are principled, transparent, and accountable to our shareholders and other key stakeholders.
Leading with transparency
Our Reports Hub provides a single, consolidated view of key reports and resources related to our programs and progress.
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