Sustainability Magazine October 2023 | Page 37

Microsoft
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Microsoft

CEO : Satya Nadella
HQ : Washington , US
Founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975 , Microsoft is now one of the largest tech companies in the world , on a mission to empower every person and every organisation to achieve more .
The company believes technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today . Some of the company ’ s most popular products include the Windows operating system , Office suite , Edge browser , Xbox gaming console , Surface devices , and Azure cloud platform , to name a few . What ’ s
more , Microsoft unveiled its sustainability commitments , outlining plans for fostering a more sustainable future in 2020 . By 2030 , Microsoft aims to achieve carbon negativity , removing more historical emissions than it has generated since its establishment in 1975 .
The tech giant also strives to be water positive by 2030 , replenishing more water than it has consumed . Additionally , Microsoft aims to achieve zero waste across their direct waste footprint by 2030 , as wellas actively working to protect and preserve ecosystems . sustainabilitymag . com 37