HP 2015 Sustainability Report

Introduction

Environment

Society

Integrity

About this report

Product return and recycling

The rapid pace of innovation in electronic products and growing impacts of a “take, make, dispose” production and consumption cycle are increasing the urgency of creating a circular economy, in which used products and materials are repurposed and kept in use as long as possible. Since the launch of our industry-leading Planet Partners return and recycling program 25 years ago, HP has driven this transformation within our industry. Since then, we have recovered 1,838,200 tonnes of computer hardware (for reuse and recycling) and HP supplies (for recycling). We incorporate sustainability into product design, and provide customers with maintenance and upgrade services to extend product life. Globally, we provide our customers with comprehensive, responsible reuse and recycling programs. HP also collaborates with governments and industry stakeholders to promote innovative solutions for managing e-waste.

Our priorities

Reuse hardware

Recycle hardware and supplies

• Remanufacture, refurbish, and remarket computer and printer equipment • Work with third-party reuse vendors to ensure conformance with HP policies and vendor standards

• Break down products and recover materials • Incorporate closed loop recycling and reuse materials in new HP products • Work with third-party recycling vendors to ensure conformance with HP policies and vendor standards • Collaborate with partners and governments to increase access to responsible recycling

Highlights of 2015 41,100 tonnes of hardware reused

114,100 tonnes of hardware and supplies recycled

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