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Microsoft Corporation ESG Profile (MSFT): Is It Sustainable?

Updated on April 17, 2022

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Our (MSFT) ESG Review

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$261.36
SymbolMSFT
Price$261.36
52 Week High šŸ“ˆ$315.95
52 Week Low šŸ“‰$213.43
Earnings Per Share šŸ’µ9
Dividend Yield šŸ”1.0286844

Microsoft Corporation is a technology company whose mission is to “empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.” Microsoft has a long history of being a leader in corporate social responsibility and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The company was one of the first to establish a comprehensive environmental policy and has been a leader in sustainable business practices for more than two decades. Microsoft is also a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and has been recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable companies by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

Microsoft’s focus on ESG extends to its operations, products, and services. The company has set ambitious goals to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and is working to increase the use of renewable energy in its operations. Microsoft is also committed to responsible sourcing of materials and has been recognized as a leader in supplier diversity. The company’s products and services are designed to help customers reduce their own environmental impact, and Microsoft has been a pioneer in green computing initiatives.

Microsoft’s ESG profile is strong, and the company is well-positioned to continue its leadership in this area. Microsoft is committed to making a positive impact on the world, and its focus on ESG will help it achieve this goal.

What We Like
  • Microsoft is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact

  • Offers products designed to help customers reduce their own environmental impact

  • Market leader

What We Don't Like
  • The company has not been without controversy in its history

  • Ambitious goals could be difficult to achieve

MSFT ESG Summary

This is a summary of 's ESG scores from Sustainalytics, MSCI, and ESG Enterprise.

ESG Rating Agency Score or Rating
Sustainalytics 66
MSCI bbb
ESG Enterprise BBB

MSFT
Sector: Technology
Industry: Software—Infrastructure
Employees: 221,000
Business Description

Microsoft Corporation develops, licenses, and supports software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide. Its Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Office 365 Security and Compliance, and Skype for Business, as well as related Client Access Licenses (CAL); Skype, Outlook.com, OneDrive, and LinkedIn; and Dynamics 365, a set of cloud-based and on-premises business solutions for small and medium businesses, organizations, and enterprise divisions. Its Intelligent Cloud segment licenses SQL and Windows Servers, Visual Studio, System Center, and related CALs; GitHub that provides a collaboration platform and code hosting service for developers; and Azure, a cloud platform. It also offers support services and Microsoft consulting services to assist customers in developing, deploying, and managing Microsoft server and desktop solutions; and training and certification to developers and IT professionals on Microsoft products. Its More Personal Computing segment provides Windows original equipment manufacturer (OEM) licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows Commercial, such as volume licensing of the Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; Windows Internet of Things; and MSN advertising. It also offers Surface, PC accessories, PCs, tablets, gaming and entertainment consoles, and other devices; Gaming, including Xbox hardware, and Xbox content and services; video games and third-party video game royalties; and Search, including Bing and Microsoft advertising. It sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online stores, and retail stores. It has a collaboration with DXC Technology, Dynatrace, Inc., Morgan Stanley, Micro Focus, WPP plc, and iCIMS, Inc. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

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ExchangeNMS
AddressOne Microsoft Way
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FAQ

How much is (MSFT) stock?

The current stock price of (MSFT) is $261.36.

What is (MSFT)'s ESG Score?

(MSFT) has an ESG score of 66, BBB, and bbb as rated from Sustainalytics, ESG Enterprise, and MSCI, respectively.

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ESG Enterprise BBB

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