EthicalScanner
Microsoft Corporation
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59
Overall
Low confidence
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13 evidence signals
4/8 dimensions with data
Sources: EthicScan AI, EthicScan Analysis, EthicScan Company Database
Last updated: 2026-01-09
Dimension scores
4 measured
Labor
62
Environment
76
Animal Welfare
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Transparency
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Corporate Conduct
51
Geopolitical Ethics
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Health
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Community
71
Key explanations
13 signals
AI Analysis ›
Microsoft Corporation, as a brand, may have various ethical concerns and positives, including its environmental impact, labor practices, and health-related aspects, reportedly affecting its overall reputation. The company's efforts in sustainability and diversity may have a positive impact on its image. However, some concerns regarding e-waste, energy consumption, and supply chain transparency may still exist.
  • e-waste generation
  • energy consumption
  • supply chain transparency
  • labor practices in manufacturing countries
  • sustainability efforts
  • diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • innovative products and services
Labor ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Microsoft Corporation (Labor score: 70)
Environment ›
2 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Microsoft Corporation (Environment score: 80)
  • Positive: Carbon neutral goal by 2030 (+8 bonus)
Animal Welfare ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Transparency ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Corporate Conduct ›
5 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Microsoft Corporation (Corporate Conduct score: 60)
  • Reported concern: Antitrust lawsuit (2001) (impacts score by -8)
  • Reported concern: NSA PRISM surveillance program participation (2013)
  • Reported concern: Layoffs and job cuts (2023)
  • Reported concern: Tax avoidance allegations (2015)
Geopolitical Ethics ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Health ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Community ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Microsoft Corporation (Community score: 80)
About This Score ›
Based on 13 data points. Confidence: 45%. Higher confidence = more data available.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Evidence
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Important
This report is conservative and evidence-weighted. If public data is limited, confidence is lower. EthicScan does not evaluate people, and it does not build behavioral profiles.
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