HP 2015 Sustainability Report

Introduction

Environment

Society

Integrity

About this report

Investigating concerns We take alleged violations seriously and respond quickly, with disciplinary or remedial actions where appropriate. Representatives from legal, controllership, and human resources participate in local investigations. A dedicated corporate team in Global Legal Affairs oversees escalated investigations. To monitor and manage emerging risks, we record allegations of ethical violations in a global case management system. This allows us to spot potential business and geo- graphical trends and determine whether additional controls are necessary. Maintaining an ethical culture To uphold a culture of ethical behavior and accountability we prioritize employee train- ing, communications, and recognition. Annually, each HP employee must complete an SBC training course, which covers key policies and procedures, ethics topics, and high-risk issues. Board members take SBC training every two years, and are scheduled to do so in 2016. The Ethics & Compliance Office and other members of HP’s Global Legal Affairs team provide tailored guidance and training to frontline employees and partners in higher-risk countries, including face- to-face instruction for employees. HP takes pride in employees who make the right decision. Each quarter, through our Ethics Champions Recognition program, we celebrate individuals or teams that demonstrate ethical leadership or model HP values. In 2015, Hewlett-Packard Company recognized seven employees through this initiative for their standout contributions, and shared their stories in the company-wide Integrity Matters newsletter. In 2015, Hewlett-Packard Company engaged employees through social media-style communications and trainings. Moving forward, HP will explore additional strategies for delivering information to employees. Combating corruption Corruption is a business risk that undermines our values, disrupts fair competition, and threatens customer trust. HP has zero tolerance for corrupt behaviors, including bribery and kickbacks. Our Anti-corruption compliance program requires our employees, business partners, and suppliers to comply with all applicable laws and regulations including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act, and drives adherence to HP’s standards, including: • Anti-corruption Policy , which establishes our ethical behavior expectations for HP directors, officers, and employees worldwide. Where national laws prescribe more restrictive rules, those rules also apply. • Global Business Amenities Policy , which outlines what is acceptable in terms of giving and receiving gifts, meals, travel, and entertainment or other forms of hospitality to or from third parties, as well as the required preapproval process.

99.97% of active employees, including every senior executive, completed a one-hour SBC training course in 2015

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