Awards and recognition
Microsoft is honored to have received positive recognition for our work in corporate social responsibility.
JUST 100 by JUST Capital
In 2024, Microsoft remains a leader in the JUST 100 rankings, ranking fifth in our industry, and in the top half of the overall ranking. Based on American public opinion, JUST Capital reflects the performance of America's largest publicly traded companies on the issues that matter most in defining just business behavior today.
Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index
FTSE Russell (FTSE4Good Index)
In 2023, Microsoft was included in the FTSE4Good Index, an equity index series designed to facilitate investment in companies that meet globally recognized corporate responsibility standards.
ISS Environmental and Social QualityScore
In 2023, Microsoft was ranked in the first decile and grouped with the best in its industry. Microsoft also received top scores in all three Environment, Social and Governance pillars.
CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability
In 2022, the CPA-Zicklin Index named Microsoft as a “Trendsetter” among the S&P 500 for our leadership in political disclosure and accountability.
S&P Down Jones Indices
In 2023, the S&P Down Jones Indices listed Microsoft as a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), celebrating our 14th year on the North American Index and 13th consecutive year on the World Index. DJSI membership is based on the annual S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).
MSCI ESG Ratings
In 2023, MSCI Ratings* awarded Microsoft an AAA rating—the highest rating available to organizations. MSCI Ratings provides institutional investors with a more comprehensive ESG integration solution.
Sustainalytics Company ESG Reports
In 2023, Microsoft was recognized as a top ESG performer by Sustainalytics, an independent global ESG and corporate governance research, ratings, and analysis firm that assesses companies on ESG risk management.
Global RepTrak® 100
In 2023, Microsoft was recognized as having a “Strong Reputation” and was ranked among the top 100 companies in the world with the best corporate reputations.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index™
Microsoft received a 100% rating on the HRC Corporate Equality Index™ for 2023 and a distinction for “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality.”
EcoVadis Supplier Sustainability Rating
In 2024, Microsoft scored above the industry average, landing in the top 7% of the Software Publishing industry, with an overall assessment score of 64, and in the 84th percentile. We scored above the industry average in Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, Environment, Sustainable Procurement, and we are considered a Leader in the Carbon Management Level assessment.
100 Best Corporate Citizens
Microsoft was recognized in the 2023 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by 3BL. The list recognizes standout environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performances from public companies across the United States.
