I think this reasoning does not work for you because the word "woke" does not mean anything bad for you.
Let's use a different derogatory word to illustrate this same point. Imagine if using renewables was associated with being "communist" or "terrorist" or "a child molester". Remember how Bitcoin is often perceived, "it's used by criminals to buy drugs and pay for hitmen, so we should not endorse it, even if it might have some good uses".
This is how about half of the country _perceives_ "woke".
I'm not saying it's a correct behavior, but that's how many people perceive it. So working on its brand and marketing is probably a good idea to disconnect the concept of renewables from the word "woke".
Renewable energy and EVs are technologies. They aren't woke, communist, or any of the other silly adjectives being applied. Conservatives are against these technologies strictly because liberals are for it. Only the dumbest people in charge.
what's interesting is that the email I received did not contain this part. Maybe it's the billing address and laws? Mine is in the Washington State, US.
It's not your fault that you chose to work on Teams? Maybe "fault" is not the right word, but it's your choice.
If you think it needs changing, it's in your hands. If you think it's fine to work on Teams, don't apologize.
Maybe it’s not their fault that this feature exists?
Also, about choice: we like to pretend that people are free to choose where they work. They are; if there are no blocking consequences to that choice. For example, between working at Microsoft and letting my family starve? Well, I’ll bite the bullet. The market isn’t amazing, we can be much kinder on people for where they work.
Let's use a different derogatory word to illustrate this same point. Imagine if using renewables was associated with being "communist" or "terrorist" or "a child molester". Remember how Bitcoin is often perceived, "it's used by criminals to buy drugs and pay for hitmen, so we should not endorse it, even if it might have some good uses".
This is how about half of the country _perceives_ "woke".
I'm not saying it's a correct behavior, but that's how many people perceive it. So working on its brand and marketing is probably a good idea to disconnect the concept of renewables from the word "woke".