HP 2015 Sustainability Report

Introduction

Environment

Society

Integrity

About this report

Selected examples of recent engagement activities related to material issues include the following: • Circular economy : As a member of the Ellen MacArthur CE100, HP has engaged with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on a reverse logistics working group and the develop- ment of case study material on Intelligent Assets . Through these efforts, HP is helping to drive forward the adoption of a circular economy model. Read more in Products and solutions . • Diversity and inclusion : The company has collaborated with organizations such as Anita Borg Institute, Catalyst, Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP), and the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) to promote inclusion throughout our applicant pool and workforce. Read more in Employees . • Environmental impact of operations : HP joined RE100 , a global initiative of top busi- nesses led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP. The company committed to 100% renewable electricity in global operations, with an interim goal of 40% renew- able energy by 2020. Read more in Operations . • Labor practices in supply chain : Following the launch of Hewlett-Packard Company’s Foreign Migrant Worker Standard, the company worked with the Electronics Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) to strengthen related provisions in its Code of Conduct. Read more in Supply chain responsibility . • Public policy engagement : HP signed a public statement through the White House- led American Business Act on Climate Pledge to support strong climate action and outcomes at COP21. Read more in Government relations . • Social application of IT : HP’s Matter to a Million program, through a partnership with the nonprofit microlender Kiva, helps connect low-income entrepreneurs to capital. Read more in Communities . Numerous additional examples of stakeholder engagement are included throughout the report. External ratings and rankings also provide HP with external validation and valuable feedback about our progress in sustainability, which we take into consideration as we develop our strategy. Sustainability governance HP’s sustainability vision and commitment have never been stronger. At all levels of the company, starting with our Board of Directors, we are embedding sustainability further throughout our strategy and value chain. The HP Board of Directors’ Nominating, Governance and Social Responsibility (NGSR) Committee oversees HP’s policies and programs relating to global citizenship and other legal, regulatory, and compliance matters regarding current and emerging political, en- vironmental, global, and public policy trends, in addition to its other responsibilities. The Committee receives quarterly updates on key sustainability metrics and results. Our Executive Leadership Team, led by our CEO, retains overall responsibility for sus- tainability as part of our business strategy. Our Chief Sustainability and Social Impact Officer, Global Head of Product and Service Sustainability and Compliance, Director of Privacy and Social Responsibility, and Director of Global Environmental, Health & Safety set HP’s sustainability strategy and drive progress company-wide. These leaders also provide the interface to the NGSR Committee of the board, and other relevant executive leadership-led committees.

Top 1.5% achieved by Hewlett-Packard Company in the EcoVadis Gold Corporate Social Responsibility Rating in the tech sector

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