Microsoft in your community

In our rapidly changing world, Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet has never been more relevant and urgent. As we pursue this mission, we recognize our enormous responsibility to ensure the technology we create benefits every person in every community.

Aligned with Microsoft’s global commitments and our Datacenter Community Pledge, we have created the Community-First Infrastructure Initiative as a concrete step toward being a good neighbor. It is anchored in five commitments, each a clear promise to the communities where we build, own, and operate Microsoft datacenters.

1. We’ll pay our way to ensure our datacenters don’t increase your electricity prices.
2. We’ll minimize our water use and replenish more of your water than we use.
3. We’ll create jobs for your residents.
4. We’ll add to the tax base that funds your local hospitals, schools, parks, and libraries.
5. We’ll strengthen your community by investing in local AI training and nonprofits.

This work will begin in the US, and similar Community-First AI Infrastructure plans will follow in other countries, each reflecting local needs and traditions. Read the full announcement here.