HP's journey toward net zero, led by Chief Sustainability Officer Jen Huffstetler since November 2024, involves multiple internal milestones along with various channel partner programs and tools for partners and customers.
The timeline below, updated regularly, further explains HP's sustainability strategy, key milestones, customer engagements, partner integrations and more. Check back regularly for updates.
March 2025 Strategy Updates
Channel Partner Progress: More than 50% of HP Amplify partners have enrolled in HP Amplify Impact -- a sustainability program for channel partners. Partners have seen a 70% increase in their win rates, triggering a twofold increase in sustainable sales year-over-year, HP said.
February 2025 Strategy Updates
Channel Partnership Continues:Datacentrix has been re-awarded HP’s Amplify Impact Partner status. The recognition highlights Datacentrix’s commitment to sustainability, diversity and social responsibility, the company said.
Jen Huffstetler, CSO, HP
New Chief Sustainability Officer: Intel veteran Jen Huffstetler has joined HP as chief sustainability officer, as well as senior VP of global product compliance and sustainable impact. Her November 2024 career move flew under the IT media radar -- until now. Huffstetler succeeded James McCall, former senor VP and chief sustainability officer. McCall departed the PC maker in February 2024, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Accelerator: The company opened applications for the Digital Equity Accelerator. Qualified organizations in Greece, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Spain are invited to apply until February 12, 2025. Selected nonprofit organizations will receive US$100,000 in HP Foundation grants, HP technology (roughly US$100,000 value), and six-months of programmatic support to scale digital equity solutions.
Refurbished Hardware: The company is expanding its portfolio of refurbished PCs and adding more devices to its HP Renew Solutions portfolio. The expanded refurbished PC portfolio will include:
EliteDesk Mini 800 G6
EliteBook 830 G8 (US only)
EliteBook 840 G8
EliteBook 850 G8
The devices include a standard one-year limited warranty and will now offer the option of two- or three-year Offsite Support packages. HP Certified Refurbished PCs are available direct in the United States and France, and will also be available in the United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden and the Netherland in April 2025, the company said.
New Zealand Partner of the Year: The company named Datacom as its Sustainability Partner of the Year in New Zealand for 2024.
September 2024 Strategy Updates
Circular Economy Honor: Market research firm Frost & Sullivan applauded HP for "improving product repairability, reusability and recyclability," the two organizations said.
Refurbished Hardware: The company is expanding its HP Certified Refurbished hardware portfolio to include LaserJet Multi-Function Printers, available for Managed Print Solutions customers in the United States, the company said. Each HP Certified Refurbished device undergoes "rigorous refurbishment and inspection processes, utilizes approved HP parts, and comes backed by HP Support for added peace of mind." The HP Certified Refurbished hardware portfolio already includes HP EliteBook 800 G6 and G7 series notebooks in the United States and France.
Recycled Hardware: The company also is expanding HOPE Recycling Futures, a program that provides recycled PCs to schools serving vulnerable and marginalized youth. More than 16,000 children in 22 countries have benefited from the program through 72 donation projects to date, the company said. The latest move extends the program to Mexico.
July 2024 Strategy Updates
July 17 - New Hire: The company hired Lenovo veteran Claudia Contreras-Gomez as VP of HP Renew Solutions Product and Offer Management. It sounds like she'll be working closely with Grant Hoffman, senior VP & general manager of the HP Renew Solutions business. But we're checking to see if that thesis is correct. Stay tuned for updates.
Grant Hoffman, senior VP and general manager, HP Renew SolutionsClaudia Contreras-Gomez, VP HP Renew Solutions Product & Offer Management
May 1, 2024 - Partner Program: The company, as expected, has expanded the HP Amplify Impact partner program to include distribution partners and various firms across 48 countries. The program, launched in 2021, is designed to help partners with Climate Action, Human Rights, and Digital Equity. Nearly 50% of program participants have won a new customer in the last 12 months due to participation in the program, the company said.
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