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MicroStrategy Incorporated.

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MicroStrategy Incorporated is a provider of enterprise analytics software and services. Its MicroStrategy platform offers a range of capabilities including data visualization, mobile intelligence, and custom applications. The company's software is used by businesses to analyze internal and external ...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Is MicroStrategy ethical? The company's profile is mixed. In February 2024, hackers allegedly stole over $440,000 via a phishing attack on its compromised X account, raising questions about security despite ISO 27001 and SOC2 Type II certifications. MicroStrategy also faces a class-action lawsuit alleging securities law violations for reportedly misleading statements and failing to disclose risks tied to its Bitcoin investment strategy. Employee reviews suggest concerns about poor management, low salaries, and a fear-based culture, with the CEO-to-median employee pay ratio at 172:1 in 2024. Critics point to its substantial Bitcoin holdings, linked to high energy consumption, and Sustainalytics assigns a high ESG risk rating of 31.1. While its security program is HIPAA compliant and privacy policy adheres to GDPR/CCPA, these issues present a complex ethical landscape.

Value Scores

Better Health for All10
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-10
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-40
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

10

MicroStrategy's core analytics software, when applied to healthcare, is designed to drive better patient outcomes, enhance care quality, improve patient satisfaction, personalize care, reduce wait times, and optimize healthcare costs.

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This indicates that a substantial portion of its product portfolio delivers substantial health benefits. The company's analytics platform is HIPAA-compliant, safeguards sensitive information, and uses audit trails to ensure secure access to protected health information (PHI).
2
It also complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, UK Extension, and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, demonstrating a strong commitment to health data responsibility.
3
The company's operations were relevant to health crisis response, as National Health Laboratory Services used MicroStrategy 2020 for COVID-19 reporting, but no specific actions or contributions during the crisis are detailed.
4
The company registers users for training, educational programs, webinars, or conferences, but there is no evidence of investment in public health education or health literacy initiatives.
5

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No relevant evidence was found in the provided articles to assess MicroStrategy (MSTR.US) against the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' ethical value. All articles either resulted in 404 errors, had unavailable content, or explicitly stated they did not contain data pertaining to the company's financial services, customer demographics, pricing, or inclusion initiatives.

1
Therefore, no KPIs could be scored.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-10

MicroStrategy's CEO pay ratio to median employee pay was 172:1 for the 2024 fiscal year.

1
The company's employee rating is 64 out of 100.
2
No regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues related to labor laws or human rights have been mentioned in the provided articles.
3

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess MicroStrategy Incorporated on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

-40

MicroStrategy has a whistleblower policy in place.

1
The company also affirms its commitment to a slavery and human trafficking-free work environment and supply chain, guided by a Code of Conduct.
2
Due diligence and risk assessments are conducted during vendor and partner onboarding, requiring compliance with local laws, including anti-corruption laws.
3
A third-party service monitors for potential violations.
4
Multiple securities class-action lawsuits have been filed against MicroStrategy and certain officers, alleging violations of federal securities laws from April 30, 2024, to April 4, 2025, related to misleading statements about Bitcoin holdings and risks, and failure to disclose the impact of ASU 2023-08.
5
MicroStrategy intends to vigorously defend itself against these allegations.
6

Kind to Animals

0

No evidence available to assess MicroStrategy Incorporated on Kind to Animals.

No War, No Weapons

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess MicroStrategy (MSTR.US) against the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value. The available article focuses on the company's data platform and AI capabilities, explicitly stating no information related to arms contracts, peacebuilding, or conflict-related metrics.

1

Planet-Friendly Business

0

No specific, quantitative evidence was found in the provided articles to score MicroStrategy Incorporated against any of the Planet-Friendly Business KPIs. The articles explicitly state that carbon emissions data for MicroStrategy is not publicly available for the most recent year, and no net-zero target or long-term reduction strategy is disclosed.

1
While some articles discuss the energy consumption and environmental impact of Bitcoin mining,
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this information is not directly attributable to MicroStrategy's own operational environmental performance. There is also no data on renewable energy use, water consumption, waste diversion, or any other specific environmental metrics for the company's operations or supply chain.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to assess MicroStrategy's performance against any of the KPIs for 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'. Statements regarding seeking a 'social license' or engaging with NGOs were too general or aspirational to meet the rubric's requirements for concrete action or measurable outcomes, lacking specific numbers, dates, or outcomes.

1

Safe & Smart Tech

0

MicroStrategy holds several certifications for its Managed Cloud Enterprise, including ISO 27001:2013, SOC 2 Type 2 Report, Privacy Shield EU-Swiss and Swiss-US, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOX.

1
Data in-transit is encrypted using IPsec and/or SSL VPN gateways with industry-standard algorithms, and data at-rest is encrypted using AES-256.
2
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is required for all remote access to corporate systems and privileged access to Managed Cloud Enterprise (MCE) deployments.
3
Internal vulnerability scans are conducted at least weekly, and quarterly external vulnerability scans are performed by a third-party provider, with remediation scans within 30 days until all requirements are met.
4
Vendor-provided security patches and updates are implemented at least monthly.
5
The company performs source code scanning, binary code scanning, internal penetration testing, and third-party independent penetration testing.
6
Newly hired personnel receive and acknowledge security awareness training, with annual recertification.
7
Customers retain complete ownership of their data and MicroStrategy allows a 90-day period for customers to validate data migration before all customer data and copies are completely deleted.
8
Application data files on Intelligence Servers are backed up for a minimum of five days.
9
The company complies with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA Self-Assessment, and PCI DSS.
10
On February 26, 2024, MicroStrategy's X account was compromised in a phishing attack, resulting in over $440,000 in cryptocurrency being stolen from user wallets.
11

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No specific, quantitative data regarding MicroStrategy's performance or initiatives related to waste diversion, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, recycled content, single-use plastic reduction, take-back programs, circular design, waste reduction initiatives, hazardous waste management, product durability, repairability, waste audit frequency, zero-waste certification, waste disposal violations, material efficiency, packaging-to-product ratio, waste reduction targets, supplier waste requirements, or customer waste education was found in the provided articles. The articles primarily focus on MicroStrategy's Bitcoin investment strategy or discuss general industry trends related to e-waste without company-specific details.

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