THE OUTLOOK : END TO END
Raw Materials
HP works with peers across the IT industry to engage the entire supply chain in efforts to eradicate minerals that directly or indirectly support armed groups and to promote responsible sourcing of minerals regardless of origin . In the European Union , for example , we support the Conflict Minerals Regulation , which focuses on responsible smelter sourcing regardless of country of mineral origin , including conflict-affected and high-risk areas ( CAHRAs ) worldwide .
Components
We summarize supplier performance using Sustainability Scorecards , designed to incentivize suppliers and drive ongoing improvement through consistent , comprehensive , and actionable feedback . The results contribute to a supplier ’ s overall procurement score , which impacts their relationship with HP and ongoing business .
Final Assembly
In collaboration with NGO partners and other external organizations , we provide programs designed to help suppliers continually improve along their sustainability journey . These programs focus on areas such as worker well-being , rights and responsibilities , and environmental , health , and safety ( EHS ) awareness . In 2021 , there was a 114 % increase in factory participation in HP ’ s Supply Chain Sustainability Programs .
Distributors
Our
Amplify Impact program invites partners to help drive meaningful change across the global IT industry . Partners that pledge will tap into our extensive knowledge , training , and resources to assess and work to improve their own sustainability performance . To date , 1,400 channel partners have been trained , educated , and empowered through HP Amplify Impact .
Logistics
We partner with logistics suppliers that have the same environmental mindset as HP to provide solutions to reduce CO
2 impact , such as biofuels for ocean freight and electric vehicles for road freight . We are also investigating Sustainable Aviation Fuel for air freight . Additionally , in the United States , HP is a Gold Level Sponsor of
Truckers Against Trafficking ( TAT ), which helps combat human trafficking by educating and mobilizing our trucking supplier network , in coordination with law enforcement agencies .
Retail Sale / Customer Use
Post-Sale / End-of-Use
We develop services that aim to keep products in use longer , offer service-based solutions , and recapture products and materials at end of use . For instance , through our
HP Device Recovery Service we buy used devices securely to give them new purpose , extend their life spans , and reduce negative environmental impact . Customers receive reverse logistics , data sanitization with a certificate , a sustainability benefit report , and the fair-market value of the device .
HP Planet Partners is the company ’ s return-andrecycling program for computer equipment and printing supplies . HP ink and LaserJet cartridges returned through HP Planet Partners go through
a multiphase “ closed loop ” recycling process . Recycled plastic from empty cartridges is used to create new Original HP cartridges and other everyday products .
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