THE OUTLOOK : REDUCING EMISSIONS

greenhouse gas emissions 50 % by 2030 , which means minimizing Scope 1 , 2 , and 3 emissions across our end-to-end value chain .

Scope 1 emissions are from HP ’ s direct operations . Scope 2 are indirect emissions , such as the electricity that powers our operations . Scope 3 relates to activities not controlled by HP , such as “ upstream ” emissions from our supply chain and “ downstream ” emissions from customer use of our products . Together , Scopes 1 , 2 , and 3 represent the cradle-to-grave emissions of our products , and nearly all our emissions ( 99 %) are Scope 3 , with almost 70 % of those coming from our supply chain and 30 % from customer use .

James McCall

Chief Sustainability Officer

Tackling Scope 3 emissions With our supply chain representing over two-thirds of our emissions , our mandate was clear : To reduce the footprint of our printers , computers , and monitors , we had to reduce the footprint of the components , manufacturing , assembly , and transportation of those items .

We have hundreds of suppliers , so we needed to take a data-based approach to this problem . We examined our supply chain data and found that our 30 largest partners were responsible for nearly 80 % of the Scope 3 emissions from our directly-contracted-suppliers operations . If we could assist those 30 companies in becoming more eco-friendly , the results would be far-reaching . To help these suppliers reach the next level of success , we leaned into the philosophy of “ If you give a man a fish , you feed him for a day . If you teach a man to fish , you feed him for a lifetime .” Not only would helping the suppliers help HP , but it would benefit their bottom line , other customers , the communities where they operate , and the planet as a whole . So we got to work .

Sharing knowledge Because HP has stressed responsible sourcing , human rights , and sustainability as part of our supplier selection , many of our partners already had a strong base but needed extra support . Building off our real-world learnings within HP , we partnered with them to create environments where they could adopt long-lasting environmentally conscious approaches that would be best for their unique businesses .

Over the last two years , HP has brought in top-tier environmental groups such as the CDP and World Wildlife Fund ( WWF ) to host virtual workshops for those 30 suppliers . Participants learned about energy efficiency , renewable energy , setting science-based targets , external reporting , and more .

At the same time , we asked our partners to disclose their footprint using CDP Supply Chain reporting tools . Nearly 200 suppliers ( representing over 95 % of our yearly spending ) are currently doing so . This transparency helps HP better understand our footprint and informs the broader tech industry utilizing this supply chain .

Tackling the rest The results have been incredible : Twenty of our top 30 suppliers have formally committed to setting meaningful greenhouse gas reduction targets following the Science Based Targets Initiative . We are also proud that 100 % renewable electricity now powers the final assembly of over 95 % of our worldwide PC and display products .

HP and our supply chain partners are making substantial progress , but there ’ s still much more to do . It ’ s vital that we address the “ upstream ” supply chain adding to our footprint . However , we cannot reach net zero without also tackling the 30 % of our emissions generated during the ongoing customer use of our products .

The good news is that customers are actively seeking sustainable choices on shelves , online , or as part of enterprise purchase for printers , computers , and monitors . Our goal is to help them do just that — to make the home , office , or hybrid work setup of the future the most sustainable ever .

Kirsty Stevenson

Senior Director , Supply Chain Responsibility

HP has committed to bring its values to everything from raw materials to retail shelves and beyond .

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Within HP ’ s Supply Chain Responsibility ( SCR ) program , we believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect , and to date 349,000 supply chain workers have been reached through worker empowerment programs . Our commitment extends beyond the factory floor : We engage extensively with workers to promote wellness and enhance their skills , empowering them to become leaders in their communities . We use our global reach to drive lasting improvements , and are transparent about the challenges in our supply chain . We rally businesses and governments to build resiliency and respect for human rights and the environment . We work to promote our sustainability values within all parts of the supply chain , from the raw materials that go into our products to the end of their life cycle . J

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