HP 2015 Sustainability Report

Introduction

Environment

Society

Integrity

About this report

Collaboration We collaborate with peer companies, suppliers, and academia to advance consistent LCA and related methodologies across the IT sector. HP belongs to a multi-stakeholder effort, developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which established the Product Attribute to Impact Algorithm (PAIA)—a universal set of carbon footprint methodologies and tools for personal systems. Each year we update our current tools (for notebooks, displays, desktops, tablets, and all-in-one computers). We are also in the process of developing a PAIA tool for our thin client products . HP is leading an expert group which is developing eco-label criteria to reduce GHG emissions-related impacts as part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1680.1 standard for computers and displays. This includes such topics as F-GHG emissions in display manufacturing, product life cycle assessment, product carbon foot- printing, and supply chain energy reduction. Materials In manufacturing HP products, we work to do more with less, getting maximum value from the materials we use. A key concept in the circular economy is a materials cycle where plastics, metals, and other durable materials are used over and over without being “down- cycled” into lower-grade uses, eventually becoming waste. To achieve a healthy materials cycle, and reduce our product-related environmental impact, HP works to find alternatives to substances of concern, offers robust product recycling systems, and uses recycled con- tent in new products. Together, these approaches drive our sustainability-driven materials management strategy. For instance, through our closed loop recycling process , we recycle old ink and toner cartridges into new products and reduce landfill impacts.

Materials cycle

Production

Durable materials

Product

Use

Disassembly

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