Microsoft and the Environment

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==What the Vendor says about itself==
==What the Vendor says about itself==
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Microsoft is conscientious about caring for and sustaining the environment as a whole - whether in the way we maintain our workplace and the area surrounding our offices, or in the way we produce software. 
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===The local area - office buildings and surrounds=== 
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We believe in the importance of sound stewardship of our buildings and the local surroundings. To this end: 
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*We recycle 90% of the content of our UK office bins. These efforts save 240 trees a year
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*We reduce energy usage in our buildings through movement-activated lighting and the automatic switching-off of monitors
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*Our head office Campus in Reading is maintained to the highest standards and our on-site team is committed to providing an environment which supports and encourages local wildlife and fauna
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We have an annually-reviewed travel plan for the Reading Campus, recognizing the need to reduce car use and the beneficial effects this will have on traffic congestion in Reading Thames Valley Park. The travel plan advocates cycle paths, car sharing and the maintenance of a shuttle service between Thames Valley Park and central Reading.
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Microsoft promotes its travel plan policies to staff, contractors and visitors, encouraging the reduction of car use. We are committed to continually evaluating, reviewing and updating the policy. 
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===Software production and sustainable development=== 
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At Microsoft we aim to use technologies which are friendly to the environment, enabling people who use our products to work and play in the digital age while living in harmony with the needs of our natural world.
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Our environmental policy at Microsoft European Operations Centre is to: 
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*Pursue the principles of sustainable development - development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
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*Conserve, reuse and recycle. We aim to minimise the use of material, supplies and energy, ensuring wherever possible that our products contain renewable or recyclable materials and components
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*Minimise significant waste in all parts of the business - and as World Class Manufacturers, we aim for 'waste free' processes
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*Encourage similar environmental commitments from our major suppliers
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*Encourage employee involvement in environmental action
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*Encourage our freight forwarders to adopt an environmentally-sound transport policy
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*Assess continuously the environmental impact of our products and operations
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*Set objectives and targets to ensure continuous improvement in environmental performance
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*Comply with relevant environmental legislation, regulations and licensing conditions
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In accordance with this policy, Microsoft European Operations Centre complies with the requirements of BS7750 Environmental Management Systems.
==Source==
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Summary

What the Vendor says about itself

Microsoft is conscientious about caring for and sustaining the environment as a whole - whether in the way we maintain our workplace and the area surrounding our offices, or in the way we produce software.

The local area - office buildings and surrounds

We believe in the importance of sound stewardship of our buildings and the local surroundings. To this end:

  • We recycle 90% of the content of our UK office bins. These efforts save 240 trees a year
  • We reduce energy usage in our buildings through movement-activated lighting and the automatic switching-off of monitors
  • Our head office Campus in Reading is maintained to the highest standards and our on-site team is committed to providing an environment which supports and encourages local wildlife and fauna


We have an annually-reviewed travel plan for the Reading Campus, recognizing the need to reduce car use and the beneficial effects this will have on traffic congestion in Reading Thames Valley Park. The travel plan advocates cycle paths, car sharing and the maintenance of a shuttle service between Thames Valley Park and central Reading.


Microsoft promotes its travel plan policies to staff, contractors and visitors, encouraging the reduction of car use. We are committed to continually evaluating, reviewing and updating the policy.


Software production and sustainable development

At Microsoft we aim to use technologies which are friendly to the environment, enabling people who use our products to work and play in the digital age while living in harmony with the needs of our natural world.


Our environmental policy at Microsoft European Operations Centre is to:

  • Pursue the principles of sustainable development - development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
  • Conserve, reuse and recycle. We aim to minimise the use of material, supplies and energy, ensuring wherever possible that our products contain renewable or recyclable materials and components
  • Minimise significant waste in all parts of the business - and as World Class Manufacturers, we aim for 'waste free' processes
  • Encourage similar environmental commitments from our major suppliers
  • Encourage employee involvement in environmental action
  • Encourage our freight forwarders to adopt an environmentally-sound transport policy
  • Assess continuously the environmental impact of our products and operations
  • Set objectives and targets to ensure continuous improvement in environmental performance
  • Comply with relevant environmental legislation, regulations and licensing conditions

In accordance with this policy, Microsoft European Operations Centre complies with the requirements of BS7750 Environmental Management Systems.

Source

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