HP 2015 Sustainability Report

Introduction

Environment

Society

Integrity

About this report

Social responsibility We started building a sustainable legacy long ago; while the world keeps evolving, we keep pushing ahead with leading-edge solutions that address long-standing challenges to create a more sustainable business and society. We promote an ethical supply chain and work to continually develop, implement, and scale programs and social investments that improve people’s lives. We are committed to collaborating with businesses, govern- ments, and other organizations to uphold the rights of workers, including groups that are vulnerable to potential neglect or mistreatment. Since 2008, we have been a leader in industry efforts to eliminate conflict minerals from its suppliers, and we have shared our expertise with policy makers on related legislation pending in the European Union. Learn more . Sustainability and compliance At HP, we create products that transform how people work and live. Our commitment to sustainability is integral to this transformation, which is why we continue to push the boundaries of energy efficiency, sustainable design, and responsible life cycle man- agement for our products. HP advocates for policies that prioritize energy efficiency in government procurement, promote responsible and consistent materials and chemical use, and encourage responsible handling of end-of-service electronics. In 2014 and 2015, we worked across our industry to successfully secure the endorsement by the European Union of the Industry Voluntary Agreement to Improve the Environmental Performance of Imaging Equipment Placed on the European Market. This voluntary agree- ment sets a framework for OEMs on several energy and non-energy-related requirements of products in scope. We also lead the industry’s position in discussions with governments on the technical guidelines for the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, which seeks to ensure legitimate movement of products for repair and reuse. In June 2015, Hewlett-Packard Company participated in GreenGov, an initiative by the U.S. Council on Environmental Quality bringing together leading corporations, senior administration officials, and sustainability-focused representatives from federal agen- cies. We joined discussions on efforts to green the federal government’s supply chain, improve resource use, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Climate change continues to be an area of particular focus at HP. In the lead-up to the December 2015 Paris Climate Conference (COP21), we signed on to the following public statements and initiatives supporting strong climate action and outcomes: • White House-led American Business Act on Climate Pledge • Business Backs Low-Carbon USA • Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Statement In Support of a Paris Climate Agreement • We Mean Business

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