HP’s Path to Sustainability

HP has a long and distinguished tradition of environmental activism with roots reaching deep into its past. The following timeline reflects the early, organic rise of environmental practices and shifts to corporate level practices and initiatives up to present day.

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2011 Milestones

  • HP ranks the highest among electronics companies on Interbrand’s  “Best Global Green Brand 2011” ranking

  • HP opens new research facility to advance sustainable data center technologies.

  • Mediacorp Canada.External link HP was recognized by Mediacorp Canada as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the fourth year in a row.

  • GREENBEST 2011. The MFP HP F4480 printer was named the winner of a GREENBEST award in Brazil. The printer was chosen based on its environmentally sound design, use of recycled plastics in both the printer and HP cartridges, and its ENERGY STAR® certification.

  • HP lights the way for clients to optimize energy resources with new Energy and Sustainability Management solution.

  • HP announces 50 percent improvement in energy efficiency of products, nine months ahead of schedule, exceeding original goal set in 2009 of 40 percent by the end of 2011.

2010 Milestones

  • HP climbs to #2 in the Climate Counts ScorecardExternal linkand repeats as #1 in the Electronics sector.

  • HP selected as technology provider for 2010 UN Climate Change Conference

  • HP introduces HP Flexible Data Center, a standardized, modular approach to designing and building data centers that can be expanded as needed, while conserving resources.

  • HP Labs research shows how cow manure can be used to power a data center, creating a more economically and environmentally sustainable operation.

  • HP wins the Uptime Institute’s Enterprise Green IT Award for Data Center Design. The HP Wynyard Data Center, which takes advantage of the frigid North Sea climate to cool equipment, is expected to reduce energy consumption by 40 percent versus comparable data centers of its size.

  • HP Scitex FB700 Printer leads the market transition from solvent-based large format printers to UV-curable technologies as part of the expanded HP portfolio of sign and display printing solutions

  • HP is named #1 on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens list as a result of its scores in seven criteria categories: environment, climate change, human rights, philanthropy, employee relations, financial and corporate governance.

  • HP introduces the HP LaserJet Pro P1100 Printer, the most energy-efficient laser printer on the planet, which saves up to 72 percent on energy costs compared to its predecessor.

  • HP contributes to the ITRI Tin Supply Chain Initiative Mineral Traceability ProjectExternal link in Democratic Republic of Congo.

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