HPE and Juniper Networks Sustainability News, Milestones, Partnerships and Net Zero Timelines
March 21, 2024 by Joe Panettieri
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) expects to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 -- a decade faster than previously expected -- according to a 2022 statement. Juniper Networks, which HPE announced plans to acquire in early 2024, also has a 2040 net-zero goal.
The HPE journey toward net zero, led by Chief Sustainability Officer Monica Batchelder, involves multiple internal milestones along with new green IT tools and sustainable software developments for partners and customers.
In a prepared statement about the journey, HPE CEO Antonio Neri said in June 2023: “Sustainability is inextricably linked to every part of our business. At HPE, we have an opportunity and an obligation to help customers drive data-first modernization projects that are more accessible, responsible, inclusive, and sustainable. Our expertise in partnering throughout the lifecycle of our relationship with customers to help them achieve their sustainable IT objectives is a key reason why organizations choose HPE.”
The timeline below, updated regularly, further explains sustainability strategies, key milestones, customer engagements, partner integrations and more. Check back regularly for updates.
March 2024: HPE and Juniper Networks Business Milestones
Funding: HPE invested in Greenly, which develops carbon accounting software for small and midsize businesses. Greenly's software as an opportunity to assist enterprise customers with sustainable IT infrastructure initiatives.
Simon Ewington, worldwide channel and partner ecosystem leader, HPE
Channel Chief: In a blog, HPE Channel Chief Simon Ewington shared his partner outlook for 2024. Among the areas to watch: The HPE Sustainability Insight Center and associated sustainability services to help customers reduce their IT carbon footprints. Ewington's blog surfaced shortly before the company disclosed plans to acquire Juniper Networks for $14 billion.
Supercomputing Infrastructure: Italian energy company Eni will leverage HPE technology for HPC6 -- a supercomputing infrastructure and green data center effort. Eni specializes in the exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons and various energy and petroleum products.
November 2023: HPE Sustainability Partnership
Partnership - AI and Cloud Services: A DarkByte partnership will roll out AI cloud services powered by renewable energy such as solar, batteries, hydro, and nanotech, the companies said. The relationship leverages Cray XD supercomputers, featuring NVIDIA H100 GPUs, to "provide the scale and performance required to support compute-intensive workloads such as AI, machine learning, and modeling and simulation workloads."
Annual Report: The company released its annual Living Progress Report for fiscal year 2022.
Scope 1 and 2 Emissions: In just two years, HPE’s operational (Scope 1 & 2) emissions decreased 21% from the company's 2020 baseline, toward a target of 70% in 2030.
Renewable Energy: The company surpassed a 2025 target of sourcing 50% renewable electricity three years ahead of schedule.
Scope 3 Emissions: In FY22, HPEE's overall Scope 3 emissions remained constant year-over-year despite a 2.6% increase in net revenue.
SMB Sector: HPE Financial Services expanded a Force for Good financing program -- which rewards organizations that demonstrate a measurable commitment to sustainability.
2022: Sustainability Strategy Milestones
December: HPE Technology Renewal Centers in 2022 processed roughly 3.6 million IT assets, remarketing 82% for a second life.
December: Over the last three years, various HPEFS programs have returned over 3.1 million personal computers, 2.4 million servers and compute assets and close to 800,000 storage devices to active use.
December: The company derived approximately $1.3 billion in net revenue contributed by customer sustainability engagements in FY 2022, a more than 400% increase over 2018, the company said.
June: Ninety-six systems from the company made the Green 500 list of the world’s most energy efficient supercomputers, with Frontier coming in as Number One, the company said.
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