How is HP Developing Innovative Sustainable Supply Chains?
The new HP 2024 Sustainable Impact Report has been released, demonstrating how HP have successfully taken the steps to a greener future.
With its ever-growing portfolio of technology, it is actively working to deliver innovative tools to people around the world whilst still producing a positive impact.
Its report suggests HP is well on its way to its short and long term sustainability goals, due to its implementation of circularity throughout its supply chains.
A company for change
HP is a global company operating in more than 170 countries, with more than 320 Digital Hubs across 14 countries.
With over 80 years of business, the technology company has demonstrated that it can make a profit whilst still making the world a better place.
As a result of its digital equity programmes, it has reached 65 million people since 2021, encouraging the economic advancement and education of people around the world.
HP is dedicated to innovation and reinvention, as well as supporting individuals access the best resources so they have the opportunity to change the world.
Over the years, HP has repeatedly won numerous awards for its sustainable and ethical practices:
- In March 2025, it was rated among the top 1% of companies for social and environmental efforts for the 15th year in a row by ecovadis
- HP became a sixth-time honoree for global leadership in ethical business practices in 2025
- It received the North America Company of the Year award for circular economy performance in 2024
- In 2024, it received MSCI ESG rating of AA
Enrique Lores, President and CEO of HP, says: "We are helping companies utilise innovative technology as more than a productivity tool but a fulfillment platform, grounded in our belief that technology can help companies deliver growth and fulfillment.
"At the same time, we are transforming our value chain to embed sustainability and strengthen resilience across our global operations and supply chain.
"Together, these efforts are driving meaningful changeâempowering people, strengthening systems and opening doors to a more inclusive sustainable future of work. As we look ahead, we will continue to build on this momentum, committed to a future that delivers opportunity, purpose and resilience for everyone."
Sustainable supply chains
The report explores different ways HP has been integrating sustainability into its supply chains.
From 2019, COâe from product use is down 46%, now only making up 25% of HP's total.
HP is also embedding sustainability into society, helping build a brighter future for people around the world.
Since 2022, its digital equity accelerator has reached more than 9.1million people across nine countries.
It has provided digital/AI tools to underserved youth through YMCA Digital Hubs in order to help them gain skills.
Grant Hoffman, SVP, Global Head of Operations and Portfolio - HP Solutions, adds: "Since 2019, weâve achieved a 41% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 operational greenhouse gas emissions, driven by improved energy efficiency and increased adoption of renewable electricity.
"In 2024, 100% renewable electricity powered all HP operations in the US."
By 2030, HP aims to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions from global operations by 50% from its 2019 baseline. In its report, it shows that in 2024, it saw a 41% reduction, suggesting it is going to surpass its 50% goal.
It also aims to reduce HP value chain GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, also from its 2019 baseline. By the end of 2024, HP had seen a 27% reduction from 2019.
Driving circularity
Since 2019, HP has used more than 4bn pounds of reused, recycled or renewable materials in HP products and packaging.
It also focuses on repairing, recovering, reusing and recycling its products in order to extend product lifespan and reduce end-of-life impacts.
HP aims to reach 75% circularity for products and packaging by 2030, currently on 43%.
The company is dedicated to innovative recycling. It takes ocean-bound plastics and creates supply chain innovations, repurposing materials such as discarded fishing nets. These have then been used in products such as the HP EliteBook 1040 G11.
It is avoiding e-waste by ensuring circularity is built in. More than 85% of used devices which were collected by HP's ITAD service were able to be refurbished.
Moreover, the HP HOPE programme has provided more than 40,000 young people with refurbished devices, giving them access to technology whilst promoting circularity.
Grant adds: "Every milestone we achieve in sustainability is a reminder of whatâs possible when innovation meets responsibility.
"The newly released HP 2024 Sustainable Impact Report shows our progress toward building a cleaner, more circular future.
"Solutions such as HP Hope and our circular services are keeping technology in use longer, reducing e-waste while helping close the digital divide.
"Sustainability isnât just a box to check off for us. Itâs embedded into our ethos, impacting how we design, produce and partner for impact. Together with our customers and suppliers, weâre accelerating toward our 2030 and 2040 goals."
Through accelerating access to technology and embedding sustainability throughout its supply chains, HP is building a long-lasting portfolio, demonstrating how technology companies can help people and the planet at the same time.
Its sustainability report shows how HP is making thought-out changes and rebuilding supply chains to be resilient and ethical.
