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Microsoft
0%
100%
10%
Low
Perfect
Compare to 2023
Section Sub-scores
8%
Market
12%
Workplace
8%
Public Square
See Report
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Microsoft
COMPANY ADDRESS
1 Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
CONTACT COMPANY
Shareholder Phone:
(800) 285-7772
Shareholder Email(s):
[email protected]
CRITERIA 1
Market Score
Total Score
8%
Respecting Customers' Freedom of Expression and Belief
Terms of Use/Service Avoid Unclear or Imprecise Terms
Harmful Conduct Policies Apply Equally
Terms of Use/Service Avoid Viewpoint Discrimination
Public Anti-Viewpoint Discrimination Policy
Notice of Content or Service Restrictions
CSR/ESG Reporting Includes Freedom of Expression and Belief
Respecting Vendors' Freedom of Expression and Belief
Respects Vendor Freedom in Hiring and Employment
Respects Vendor Freedom Concerning DEI Practices
Prohibits Viewpoint Discrimination Against Vendors
Transparent Screening and Enforcement Practices
Criteria for Restricting Service or Content Disclosed
Corporate Blacklist(s) Disclosed
NGO Requests to Censor or Restrict Service Disclosed
Government Requests to Censor or Restrict Service Disclosed
CRITERIA 2
Workplace Score
Total Score
12%
Religious and Ideological Diversity in the Workplace
Policy Promotes Respect for Diverse Beliefs at Work
Career Webpage(s) Affirm(s) Viewpoint Diversity
DEI Reporting Includes Viewpoint Diversity
Workplace Policy Prohibits Religious Discrimination
Respecting Civil Rights and Promoting Viewpoint Diversity
Policy Respects Exercise of Civil Rights Outside Work
No Undue Restrictions on Expressive Activity Outside Work
Firm-wide Diversity Council Promotes Viewpoint Diversity
Talent Acquisition Prioritizes Viewpoint Diversity
DEI Training Promotes Respect for Different Viewpoints
Workforce Training Avoids Divisive Concepts
Respecting Religious Diversity at Work
Clear Process for Forming Employee Resource Groups
At Least One Faith-specific ERG Recognized
Each Religious ERG has Executive Sponsor or Champion
All Active ERGs Displayed on Company Website
Equal Access and Opportunity for Religious ERGs
Written Religious Accommodation Policy and Process
New Hire Training Covers Religious Discrimination
Supervisor Training Covers Religious Discrimination
Respecting Employee Charitable Choice
No Charity Excluded Based on Religious Status or Practice
No Charity Excluded Based on Religious Advocacy
CRITERIA 3
Public Square Score
Total Score
8%
Political Spending and Advocacy Respects Diverse Views
Less Than 45% of Political Spending Undermined Free Speech
At Least 30% of Spending Supported Free Speech
No Support for Laws Harmful to Speech or Religion
No Support for Litigation Harmful to Speech or Religion
Respecting Shareholder Support for Viewpoint Diversity
No Opposition to Shareholder Action for Viewpoint Diversity
Respect Diverse Views in Charity and Society
Firm Publicly Supported Freedom of Speech or Religion
No Support for Non-Profits Hostile to Free Speech
No Charity Excluded Based on Religious Status or Practice
No Charity Excluded Based on Religious Advocacy
Transparency and Disclosures Respect Viewpoint Diversity
Viewpoint Diversity Survey Disclosures
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