Sustainable Impact

We aim to be the most sustainable and just technology company - with a focus on Climate Action, Human Rights, and Digital Equity

Climate Action

Taking urgent and decisive action to achieve net zero carbon emissions across our entire value chain, give back more to forests than we take, and innovate our products and services for a more circular economy.

Human Rights

Building a culture of equality and empowerment within HP and beyond, where diversity is sought out and celebrated, and where universal human rights are understood and respected.

Digital Equity

Accelerating equitable access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunity for those who are traditionally excluded so they can participate and thrive in a digital economy.

Recognition for our work

Meet the TIME Team of the Year and learn how they are working to accelerate Digital Equity for 150 Million People

How we think

"We believe we can make a positive impact for people & communities around the world"

Our progress in numbers

Climate Action

1B+

pounds of recycled materials have been used in HP products and packaging since 20191

Human Rights

486K

workers reached through 2023.

Digital Equity

45M

People reached through 2023 by HP's digital equity programs and partnerships.

Read the report

The 2023 HP Sustainable Impact Report is here.

80+ years of taking action

Take a look at HP’s progressive history.

1939 — Bill & Dave

HP is formed by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard.

1940 — First Charitable Contribution

HP recorded its first charitable donation of $5 to a local organization that would eventually become Silicon Valley United Way.

1957 — First Objectives

HP's first Corporate Objectives include "good citizenship—making contributions to the community [and] the environment in which we operate."

1966 — Recycling Program

HP employee Walt Moy initiates a punched-cards recycling program in Palo Alto for HP employees.

1991 — Planet Partners

HP initiates Planet Partners for HP LaserJet print cartridge return and recycling.

2003 — Supplier Code of Conduct

HP creates its Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that the companies it does business with meet its standards for facility management; labor, health and safety practices; environmental policies and materials restrictions; and ethics.

2008 — HP Suppliers List

Comprehensive list of HP suppliers disclosed 1st electronics vendor to publish a list of our suppliers.

2013 — Complete Carbon Footprint

HP becomes the first global IT company to publish a Complete Carbon Footprint.

2015 — Most Diverse Directors Board

HP Inc. was formed with the most diverse Board of Directors of any US technology company.

2017 — Ocean Bound Plastics

HP becomes the first to incorporate Ocean Bound Plastics in ink cartridges.

2022 — Acquisition of Choose Packaging

Choose Packaging's patented technology strengthens our capabilities for sustainable packaging.

Looking for tech that goes beyond?

Discover a wide range of HP products built with the planet and people in mind.

HP Elite Dragonfly



The world's first notebook made with ocean-bound plastic.4

HP All-in-One



Built with ocean-bound and post-consumer recycled plastic.5

Let us help you find the perfect sustainable product for your needs

1. Based on PCs, displays, printers, supplies, and packaging from 2019 through 2023. Includes recycled plastic, metal, and fiber.

2. Based on HP's internal analysis as of 09/22/20. 92k recycled plastic bottles consumed, based on HP's projected shipment volumes of Pavilion clamshell PC products annually. 5% ocean-bound plastic material in product speaker enclosures. Calculation based on grams per product (using 12.7 grams per 16.9 ounce "single serve" bottled water container) multiplied by projected shipment volumes/ 12.7 grams.

3. Contains 50% recycled plastic from DVDs, 5% ocean-bound plastic in its speaker enclosure, and 90% recycled magnesium in its product enclosure.

4. Post-consumer recycled content refers to post-consumer recycled content as parts plus post-consumer recycled content as materials.

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