Global Citizenship Bulletin

Supply Chain Responsibility matters – more than ever 
HP operates one of the largest and most complex supply chains in the IT industry. In 2006 alone, HP spent approximately $50 billion on materials, manufacturing and transportation services. The sheer size and scale of this operation represents an immense opportunity – not only to create leading-edge products at competitive prices but also to extend our values and standards throughout our supply chain.

Supplier standards are crucial for the success of our business. They have a direct impact on our reputation and the quality of our products and services. We measure and regularly audit our direct suppliers to ensure they adhere to HP standards.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions at HP
Robert Parkhurst is the Environment Programme Manager at HP worldwide. As part of his role, he was involved in developing the recently launched initiative between HP and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). He is also heavily involved with HP’s ongoing effort to reduce the environmental impact of its own operations. We spoke to him to find out about the progress HP is making in this area and which aspect he will be focusing on going forward.

HP scoops AXA Award for Corporate Sustainability
HP’s commitment to being a leader on matters of global citizenship has been recognized with the 2007 AXA Award for Corporate Sustainability, part of the European Business Awards presented in Brussels on 31 January, 2007. The AXA Award specifically recognises businesses that demonstrate strong involvement in managing social, environmental and governance risk prevention.