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Do you have a personal connection to HP ’ s Sustainable Impact goals ?
BF / With an upsurge of extreme weather , HP ’ s climate action goals resonate with me . Parts of Germany recently saw one month ’ s rain in just three days , and as a skier , seeing the glacial retreat in the Alps makes climate change all too real . We can all do more to advance our carbon neutrality progress — making the right real estate , car fleet , or product decisions — while making meaningful investments in our communities and building a deep bench of diverse leaders .
DP / I see myself as the Chief Sustainability Officer of my home . I ’ m ambitious in limiting
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my own carbon footprint , and I ’ m proud to work for a company that has set comprehensive climate action goals . I ’ m also motivated to encourage more young women to study STEM ( my daughter is a chemical engineering student at university ), and I believe we need to see greater tangible change in industries to attract and retain young talent and provide them with equal opportunities and equal pay . Locally , we ’ ve partnered with the Tech Talent Charter to drive equality in the UK tech sector , but we ’ ve got more work to do .
HH / For me , bridging the digital divide and addressing diversity , equity , and inclusion are essential . I am personally committed to achieving equality in the company and in promoting an interest in science , innovation , and technology among girls . Among my activities , I am on the board of trustees with Junior Achievement Spain , which helps young people with skills for the future .
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In 2021 , Europe saw record floods , wildfires , and extreme weather . How do you approach climate action in your regions , and what programs are you implementing ?
BF / Turbulent weather in Europe is an alarm bell that we can ’ t ignore . For businesses , assistance is a short-term response , but long-term change recognizes the requirements of customers , investors , and the climate . In Thurnau , Germany , we developed a pilot to renew ink cartridges . By giving cartridges a second life , we go beyond recycling . It ’ s another step toward reducing our manufacturing footprint , and can potentially be exported globally .
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DP / In October 2020 , HP Netherlands began a pilot of an electric vehicle fleet , and that was extended to Belgium in early 2021 . EVs can play a meaningful role in reducing our environmental footprint , and most of the team members choose them . Other Northwest Europe initiatives include customer Green Boxes with seeds , stickers , and information about our carbon-neutral Managed |
Print Services . MPS , with its Sustainable Impact Reporting and Analytics [ SIRA ] tool , helps customers be more sustainable . In the United Kingdom and Ireland , we organized virtual events where employees step away from their screens to pick up litter in our communities . This simple act helped us all feel engaged and connected .
Reforestation and tree planting are a focus of global HP efforts . What is HP doing on this front in your region ?
HH / Spain is in the top five countries for forest coverage in Europe and is deeply at risk . We ’ re working to prevent fires and deforestation , and raise awareness with the public , our partners , and other stakeholders . We have joined Asociación Áreas Verdes ’ s “ Recover Your Forest ” program , which aligns closely with the HP Forest Positive initiative . By reforesting an area in Castilla y León with 2,000 native trees , we ’ re making a small step toward an important goal . J
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