Microsoft.devices.environment

Microsoft is building the tools and services to help anyone, anywhere better understand the ecosystem around them today, and monitor and model impacts from climate or human behavior.

We are taking responsibility for our land footprint by committing to permanently protect and restore more land than we use by We think every device should be made with an emphasis on sustainability and aim to continually improve all of our products. At our facilities, we reduce and eliminate waste by reusing materials, source reduction, and recycling. All waste is treated with environmentally responsible methods. We continuously strive to promote sustainability in our operations, products, policies, and help enable our customers and partners to do the same.

Our goal is to minimize our impact and maximize a positive return for the planet. The investments we make in sustainability carry through to our products, services, and devices. We design our devices, from Surface to Xbox, with an emphasis on eco-friendly materials. Our cloud and AI services help businesses cut energy consumption, reduce physical footprints, and design sustainable products themselves.

Using AI, Azure, and Azure IoT Hub, customers can manage their businesses in a way that protects communities, biodiversity, and the planet. We are actively pushing for greater action in the U. To meet our ambitious commitments and help partners and customers with their own climate goals, Microsoft is becoming a signatory of The Climate Pledge.

Download our Ecoprofiles. Our approach to the product lifecycle The people and organizations we empower inspire innovation from start to finish. Device recycling We manage the complexity of the return-and-recycle phase by collaborating with contracted recycling partners, collection schemes, Microsoft stores, and OEM partners.

Our involvement We belong to more than producer-responsibility organizations worldwide, covering used electronics, batteries, and packaging. Decreasing our environmental footprint through our sustainability process. Global end-of-life programs for devices, batteries, and packaging Learn more about where to recycle your products, batteries, and packaging.

Managing environmental impacts in our supply chain At Microsoft, every device is made with a commitment to empower every person and every organization while minimizing the impact our operations and products may have on the environment.

Packaging A decrease in packaging material and waste is a decrease in our environmental footprint. Energy efficiency Small steps add up to large strides, which is why we are always seeking any new ways to improve the energy efficiency of our devices. Our approach to responsible sourcing Our Supplier Code of Conduct establishes the fundamental principles of ethical and sustainable business we expect from every supplier with whom we work.

This is how we do business From compliance and ethics to human rights and safety, learn how we hold ourselves to the highest standards. How do we do it? We are proud of our commitment to sustainability. Full disclosure We collect full material declarations for the components in our products.

Much-needed time off In FY16, we began integrating our new procurement standards into the contract-renewal process to ensure our suppliers in the US provide their employees who handle our work with at least 15 days of paid leave each year.

Hardware and packaging We ensure our hardware and packaging suppliers conform to our Supplier Code of Conduct. For our LCA calculations for Surface products, we assume that the products are in use for three years. In the calculations for Xbox consoles, we assume five years of use. The use phase accounts for both active and idle time usage for example, when the device is energized but not in active use.

For the transportation phase, both inbound and outbound logistics are included. The recycling phase calculations cover activities up to and including shredding of materials. The environmental impacts of other accessories are not included but may be reported separately.

Software and hardware design impacts are captured in our corporate carbon footprint and excluded from the individual product LCA calculations. The program requires independent verification of product and corporate eco-attributes. These ratings are used by customers to make purchasing decisions based on product and corporate environmental and social attributes.

The Microsoft Environmental Management System EMS is certified by an independent third party to meet the ISO standard, which is an internationally recognized framework that establishes a process for entities to manage and continuously improve their environmental performance. Microsoft also requires its contract manufacturers and suppliers of critical components to have an EMS in place.

Ecoprofiles for Xbox consoles and Surface devices are located in our download center. You can search by product name, document type, or model number to access the relevant compliance information. See our environmental information pages to learn more about service options for your Microsoft Device, battery replacement, packaging content, product environmental lifecycle assessments, and information for recyclers.

Surface Book 2 Surface Book 2 inch environmental information PDF. Surface Book 3 Surface Book 3 inch environmental information PDF. Surface Duo environmental information PDF. Surface Duo 2 environmental information PDF. Surface Go environmental information PDF. Surface Go 2 environmental information PDF.

Surface Go 3 environmental information PDF. Surface Laptop 3 environmental information PDF. Surface Laptop 4 environmental information PDF. Note: If your Surface is managed or owned by your company or organization, you don't need to register it. To contact support and get additional resources for that situation, see Surface for Business help. If you're having problems with your device, you can get help online and create a service order. After you register your device, here's how to create a service order:.

Change the default name of your device so you can quickly identify it in your Microsoft account. When you want to download an app or game to another device, you'll be able to find the device using its new name. Select the device to see all your options, select Remove , then follow the instructions. If you want to remove a device for a child in your family, have your child sign into account. If you can't download content from the Microsoft Store, you may have reached your device limit.

Manage your limit by removing devices you don't use or no longer have access to. To unlink a device:.