Microsoft by Fantasia Velez https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1 Made with a lightning strike of genius en-us 2017-02-27 15:24:31 UTC 2017-03-03 14:51:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157031149 Does Microsoft help educate the community about technology?
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When did Microsoft become a major computer company for schools and businesses?
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  ]]> 2017-03-01 14:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157031149 Does Microsoft help to protect and sustain the environment? https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157031784 EM]]> 2017-03-01 14:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157031784 Microsoft believes that technology can empower people and organizations on the planet to achieve a more sustainable future. We’re using the power of our technology to minimize the environmental impact of our business operations and our products. And we’re working with our partners around the world to discover and implement innovative ways to transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future for our planet. https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157034564 EM]]> 2017-03-01 14:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157034564 We achieve this by increasing operational efficiency, by procuring renewable energy equal to 100 percent of our energy consumption and holding ourselves responsible with our internal carbon fee. https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157034976 EM]]> 2017-03-01 14:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157034976 Reduced company emissions by 9.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157037388 EM]]> 2017-03-01 14:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157037388 Purchased more than 14 billion kilowatt hours of green power. https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157037459 EM]]> 2017-03-01 14:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157037459 Microsoft has been 100% powered by renewable energy since 2014 https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157038628 EM]]> 2017-03-01 15:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157038628 In 2013, we signed a 20-year agreement to purchase 100 percent of the output of the 110-megawatt (MW) Keechi Wind project, a new wind farm that began operating in 2015. https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157038779 EM]]> 2017-03-01 15:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157038779 In 2014, Microsoft purchased 175 megawatts of wind energy from the Pilot Hill Wind project in Illinois, which generates more than enough energy to power our Chicago data center and 70,000 Illinois homes. https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157039449 EM]]> 2017-03-01 15:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157039449 Microsoft’s cloud services offer customers an energy efficient and carbon neutral alternative to running their own private data centers. Moving to our cloud services can help businesses reduce energy use by 30 to 90 percent per user versus running on-premise services. https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157039933 EM]]> 2017-03-01 15:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157039933 Microsoft Office 365 solutions support the new world of work by streamlining communications and collaboration. This can reduce the need for business travel and commuting along with delivering the environmental benefits of cloud computing. https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157040122 EM]]> 2017-03-01 15:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157040122 Skype adds enterprise-grade collaboration, online conferencing, and desktop-sharing capabilities to the mix. With its global customer base, it’s easier for businesses to hold online meetings than ever before. https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157040189 EM]]> 2017-03-01 15:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157040189 Projects include carbon-climate feedback modeling, tracking changes in various ecosystems due to climate change, and developing models of how species are responding to climate change and development. Microsoft Research is partnering with universities, the UN and other NGOs to help find a more sustainable future. https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157042104 EM]]> 2017-03-01 15:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157042104 https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157044097 https://www.microsoft.com/about/csr/environment/sustainable_devices/]]> 2017-03-01 15:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157044097 https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157045555 https://blogs.microsoft.com/green/2012/03/13/top-5-employee-engagement-practices/]]> 2017-03-01 15:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157045555 In over 20 years of committed diversity and inclusion efforts, we've learned that diversity is not a finite goal; it is a journey that requires constant self-assessment and recommitment. velezfantasia https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157045990 FV]]> 2017-03-01 15:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157045990 Has received an award for the Best Multinational workplace in 2011 https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157046158 RS]]> 2017-03-01 15:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157046158 We offer our DigiGirlz program and Blacks at Microsoft Minority Student Day aim to expose diverse high school students to the high-tech work world. (DigiGirlz is one of Microsoft's signature programs started in 2000, the program has grown to over 45 Microsoft locations both domestically and abroad; 16 countries hosts these sessions.) velezfantasia https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157047366 FV]]> 2017-03-01 15:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157047366 Charity https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157047416 By the end of 2013, more than 12,000 charities had benefitted, and we had donated software with a fair market value in excess of £100m.]]> 2017-03-01 15:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157047416 At Microsoft, we believe that our continued success depends on the diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds that our employees bring to the company. To help foster diversity and inclusion, Microsoft has a rich community of Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Employee Networks (EN). These organizations provide career development, support, networking opportunities, mentoring, community participation, product input, and assistance in activities that promote cultural awareness. Their programs include speaker series, scholarship programs, community service, development conferences, and heritage celebrations. velezfantasia https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157613240 FV]]> 2017-03-03 14:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157613240 https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157614668 2017-03-03 14:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157614668 We saw very modest gains in the representation of African Americans/Black and Hispanic/Latino(a) employees at Microsoft. Total African American/Black representation increased by 0.2 percentage points (to 3.7 percent), and total Hispanic/Latino(a) representation by 0.1 percentage point (to 5.5 percent). Representation in technical roles increased for our African American/Black and Hispanic/Latino(a) populations by 0.1 percentage point for each group. velezfantasia https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157615147 FV]]> 2017-03-03 14:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157615147 Microsoft awards tuition scholarships and conference scholarships each year to encourage students to pursue studies in Computer Science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines. Recipients for both scholarships will be awarded in recognition of their demonstrated passion for technology, academic excellence, and leadership while working to push the software industry forward. https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157616139 RS]]> 2017-03-03 14:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157616139 While historically, economic growth has been accompanied by increased carbon emissions, the report identifies ICT as a way to grow sustainably. ICT can enable a 20 percent reduction of global CO₂ emissions by 2030, effectively holding global emissions at current levels and potentially decoupling growth from climate impact. At the same time, ICT could generate more than $11 trillion in sustainable benefits. mcneiceevan https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157616795 EM]]> 2017-03-03 14:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157616795 https://padlet.com/velezfantasia/Groupproject_1/wish/157617181 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-responsibility/responsible-sourcing
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