HP releases supply chain emissions data

25 Sep 2008 | Author: Jeanette Wiemers, newsbriefs editor | Print version | Send to a friend

First report from an IT company shows 3.5 million tons of carbon from suppliers

Hewlett-Packard this week released emissions data from its largest suppliers, accounting for over 80% of the company’s manufacturing expenses. In 2007, emissions from these suppliers totaled approximately 3.5 million metric tonnes. HP plans to use the figures to incorporate energy-efficiency into its supply chain management, as well as expand these reporting principles to the rest of its suppliers.

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