Is Microsoft ethical and cruelty-free?
Mostly — Microsoft scores 72/100. It clears our bar on 1 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeunverified
No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track.
Vegan optionsunverified
We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand.
Sells in mainland Chinaunverified
We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 2 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Scored with our public methodology.
Microsoft products we score
A high-performance wireless desktop set featuring a shell made from 20% recycled ocean plastic, offering a familiar tech experience with a smaller environmental footprint.
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Is Microsoft ethical? FAQs
Is Microsoft cruelty-free?+
No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track.
Does Microsoft have vegan products?+
We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand.
Does Microsoft sell in mainland China?+
We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution.
What is Microsoft's ethics score?+
Microsoft averages 72/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Microsoft?+
See our full list of ethical alternatives to Microsoft for better-scoring options in the same categories.