HP 2015 Sustainability Report

Introduction

Environment

Society

Integrity

About this report

Paper Paper use by customers represents 13–61% of the GHG emissions of an HP printer across its life cycle, depending on the printer’s level of use. To help our customers print sustainably, we source the paper we sell responsibly, facilitate efficient paper use, and press the paper industry to adopt best practices as standard. We also apply these approaches in our own operations. Our company-wide Environmentally Preferable Paper Policy governs paper use at HP. It defines our principles for buying, selling, and using paper and paper-based packaging, and describes our commitment to sourcing from suppliers that demonstrate responsible forestry and manufacturing practices. New goal combats deforestation Healthy, well-managed forests play a crucial role in absorbing carbon dioxide and supporting biodiversity and local livelihoods. HP works with paper vendors to ensure leading practices in our supply chain, and influences the paper industry to adopt sim- ilarly responsible sourcing. We report annually to the CDP forests program regarding our paper-based products and packaging, demonstrating transparency and communi- cating our progress in this area. In 2016, we set a zero-deforestation goal to ensure that all HP brand paper and paper- based product packaging 36 will be derived from certified and recycled sources by 2020. To support its achievement, HP will only purchase recycled fiber or responsibly sourced virgin fiber that can be traced to the source forest. We will work with the WWF’s Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) and our suppliers to ensure full traceability of virgin fiber and to increase the amount of certified fiber where possible. HP will maintain its prefer- ence for Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®)-certified fiber. PEFC certification or relevant national certification schemes that comply with our paper policy can be used in regions where they are recognized, are endorsed by competent independent stakeholders, and ensure a reliable guarantee of responsible sources. Each year, HP will report progress to the WWF Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN), by tonnage per product category for each certification. Sourcing paper responsibly Approximately 245,000 tonnes of printer and copier paper with the HP brand were sold in 2015. Overall, more than 50%, by tonnage, of paper products with the HP brand were FSC-certified, surpassing our goal. FSC is HP’s preferred certification scheme for fiber-based products. Sourcing certified fiber can be a challenge in some parts of the world. In partnership with our suppliers, the FSC®, and industry coalitions, we work to improve the availability of certified, sustainably sourced pulp in regions where FSC-certified timber products remain scarce. For example: • As part of WWF’s China Sustainable Paper Alliance, a coalition of 10 international com- panies, we promote trainings for our Chinese suppliers and licensees to help advance responsible sourcing and sustainable forest operations in that country. • We are a member of GFTN, which engages companies and trade associations in re- sponsible production and sourcing of forest products. • Along with other GFTN participants, HP has committed to join FSC in its 2016 cam- paign to increase consumer awareness of forestry certification. This will empower our customers to make choices consistent with the responsible use of paper products.

Hewlett-Packard Company paper impacts, 2015 tonnes HP paper impacts, 2015 tonnes

2,710,000

245,000

80,000

Paper use in HP printers

HP printer and copier paper sold

Paper-based packaging use for HP products

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