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I received this email from Microsoft. I wonder if all the major companies are doing the same. -- Microsoft's Ethical Business Commitment Microsoft Reaffirms
by marcuschong 2y ago
I received this email from Microsoft. I wonder if all the major companies are doing the same.
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Microsoft's Ethical Business Commitment
Microsoft Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical Business Practices Amid New Executive Order
Review the Partner Code of Conduct
I am writing to you all today to reiterate Microsoft's dedication to ethical business practices.
On February 10, the President of the United States signed an Executive Order pausing enforcement actions related to the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA. The FCPA is a law prohibiting bribery of government officials outside the U.S. We want to be clear: this order, and any new forthcoming guidelines issued by the U.S. government, do not change Microsoft's fundamental commitment to prohibiting corruption and bribery in all our business dealings globally. Offering or paying bribes or kickbacks is against the laws of the countries in which we do business, including U.S. laws like the FCPA.
Our Partner Code of Conduct, Supplier Code of Conduct, Anti-Corruption Policy for Representatives, and various agreements with the members of our partner and supplier communities prohibit bribery and corruption and remain fully in effect. Microsoft, our partners, and our suppliers are expected to fully comply with them. There is no change to our compliance requirements.
While these legal, policy, and contractual requirements are very important, I want to emphasize that Microsoft's stance is grounded in our mission and values. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more and we do that through strong ethical principles and values. The public and our customers rightfully expect us to uphold these principles to earn and maintain their trust.
Ethical business conduct will always remain a team sport. We’re grateful for your partnership in ensuring that we meet these expectations and requirements globally. It's a never-ending job that deserves our focus and attention each and every day.