Hewlett Packard, commonly known as HP, is a leading American multinational information technology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1939, HP has established itself as a pioneer in the technology sector, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company primarily focuses on personal computing, printing solutions, and enterprise services, offering a diverse range of products that include laptops, desktops, printers, and 3D printing technologies. HP is renowned for its commitment to innovation, exemplified by its advancements in sustainable printing and cutting-edge computing solutions. With a strong market position, HP consistently ranks among the top technology firms globally, recognised for its quality and reliability. The company’s dedication to customer satisfaction and technological excellence has solidified its reputation as a trusted leader in the IT industry.
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In 2024, Hewlett Packard (HP) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 127,600,000 kg CO2e, comprising 48,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 79,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 17,630,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with specific targets set for the near future. HP aims to achieve a 65% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, compared to a 2015 baseline. Additionally, the company has set a target to reach carbon neutrality in its operations by 2025. For Scope 3 emissions, HP is committed to a 50% reduction by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, with interim targets of a 50% reduction in absolute emissions by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2040, all relative to the 2019 baseline. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect HP's dedication to sustainable practices within the technology sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 66,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 321,800,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 36,250,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Hewlett Packard's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 51% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 69% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Hewlett Packard has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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