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Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) publishes 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report: Addressing Societal Needs in the Global Community
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) publishes 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report: Addressing Societal Needs in the Global Community
Published 04-01-09
Issued by Microsoft Philanthropies
Summary
The report outlines milestones reached in 2008 & program focus for 2009
Report Highlights
The Microsoft 2009 Global Citizenship Report provides an overview of Microsoft’s worldwide citizenship programs and activities, underscoring the company’s commitment to advancing social and economic opportunity through partnerships with governments, NGOs, educational institutions and others in industry. Founded in Microsoft’s mission to help people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential, the company’s citizenship efforts are focused on extending the benefits of technology to underserved communities through Microsoft Unlimited Potential and on being a responsible business leader.
The report outlines milestones reached in 2008 and program focus for 2009, centered on two broad areas:
Utilizing technology to help communities and individuals reach their full economic and human potential Business policies and practices responsive to a range of societal issues from advancing and protecting freedom of expression online to Internet safety, environmental stewardship and strong corporate governance.
In addition to the information provided in the report, more detailed information on Microsoft’s citizenship efforts are available online at www.microsoft.com/citizenship.
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Microsoft Philanthropies
Microsoft Philanthropies
Technology is a powerful force for improving people's lives. But right now, half the world does not have access to the benefits and opportunities that technology offers. That’s why we're committed to doing more globally to bring the benefits of technology to the people and organizations who need them most. Together with our grantees, partners and employees around the world, we’re working to fulfill Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
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