April 10 - May 10, 2023

Sustainability at Microsoft

Learn more about and engage in sustainability at Microsoft.

At Microsoft, empowering our global workforce is the center of our sustainability strategy. From sustainability training to environmentally-focused Give campaigns, to Perks+ benefits to support sustainable lifestyles, Microsoft offers employees a variety of ways to engage at the individual level that support not only our corporate strategy but the Earth too.

Sustainability in Action Badge

I will take the Sustainability in Action badge training to master fundamental sustainability concepts like carbon-negativity, circularity, and water intensity. I will explore what my colleagues are doing to build a sustainable future and learn how I can contribute.
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Earn Your Sustainability in Action Badge
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Join the Sustainability Connected Community

I will join Microsoft's employee-led community for those who are passionate about sustainability issues so I can continue to learn and take action.
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Sustainability Connected Community
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Discover Environmental Sustainability Volunteer Opportunities

I will participate in a sustainability-focused volunteer event. Details for events will be available at the link starting April 1.
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Become a sustainability volunteer
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Give to the Featured Sustainability Campaign

Support a just environmental future for all. I will donate (___) to support these organizations.
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Support a Just Environmental Future for All
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Be carbon efficient on Azure

I will periodically review my team’s Azure Spend and drive the review and implementation of CloudFit efficiency recommendations to reduce the carbon emissions associated with my Service and/or Azure subscription.
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Azure Spend Efficiency Tool
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DAILY ACTION
Participate in Sustainability Actionbox

Innovate and develop solutions together with your colleagues for a more sustainable feature. Think of this as a year-round sustainability hackathon platform! Add a new project or idea, or join an existing project on Actionbox.
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HackBox | Hackathon Details
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DAILY ACTION
Every job can be a sustainability job

I will review the Job Function Action Guide for my job function, and implement at least one high-impact climate action.
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Project Drawdown Job Function Action Guides
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Recognize your colleagues who protect the environment

I will nominate a colleague to be a Microsoft Sustainability Champion - someone who is going above and beyond to help Microsoft and the world become more sustainable.
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Nominate a Sustainability Champion
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Participate in Microsoft's Responsible Recycle Program

I will collect my unused and unwanted electronics and recycle them through Microsoft's Responsible Recycle program. (Please note this is available to Microsoft employees only.)
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Microsoft's Responsible Recycle Program

A New Vision for Circular Electronics
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Learn about Microsoft's Water Positive Future

I will spend (___) minutes learning about Microsoft's commitment to a water positive future.
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Microsoft will replenish more water than it consumes by 2030

How Microsoft will be water positive by 2030

Microsoft Water Positive Walking Deck
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Learn about Green Design Principles

I will learn about Microsoft's Green Design Principles and how I can take climate action in my day-to-day role as a designer.
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Green Design Getting Started Backpack
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ONE-TIME ACTION
CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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