HP Green Computing

HP Eco Solutions

HP Eco Solutions is the technology industry’s leading environmental program

HP is committed to providing customers with inventive, high-quality products and services that are environmentally sound, and to conduct our operations in an environmentally responsible manner. The HP Eco Solutions program encompasses our strategy to achieve this commitment, including:

• Making it simpler for our customers to be green
• Investment in innovation that reduces the environmental impact of our operations and our products
• Leading by example and using our influence responsibly

When it comes to HP Business Notebooks, Desktop PCs, Thin Clients, Workstations, Client Virtualisation and iPAQ handheld computers, this means addressing:

• Energy efficiency
• Materials
• End-of-life
• Social responsibility

It is also our job to make sure that HP Eco Solutions deliver business benefits for our customers. After all, “being environmentally responsible is not just a trend. It’s not just good to do. It’s good for business.” — Mark Hurd, Chairman, CEO and President, HP

Supply chain leadership

HP requires its suppliers, around the world, to meet its own stringent environmental standards

• Responsible purchasing power. HP has the largest IT supply chain in the world, spending over $50 billion a year. We are committed to using our buying power responsibly and we require our suppliers to meet stringent environmental standards.
• Transparency. HP is the first technology company to publish a list of its top suppliers. We aim to raise standards in employment policies, health and safety, environmental and ethical practices in our suppliers and in the technology sector as a whole.
• Setting standards. HP led the development of the industry’s first Electronics Industry Code of Conduct to extend our social and environmental standards to our supply chain.
• Accountability. HP has conducted over 400 audits with our first tier suppliers worldwide.

Transparent eco certification

Detailed, objective, comparable ecological information simplifies decision-making

• IT Eco Declaration. HP participates in the IT Eco Declaration system. HP has made 1,200 Eco Declarations about its products – more than any other IT vendor. It is a widely recognised, comprehensive declaration that makes it easier to compare products.
• EPEAT™. All HP commercial PSG products are registered with EPEAT™. This eco label integrates around 80 percent of the criteria of EU Flower, Blue Angel, Nordic Swan and TCO and meets the basic principles of ISO14021.
• ENERGY STAR®. The ENERGY STAR® standard sets minimum requirements for power supply efficiency and power consumption in different modes.
• Regulations. HP PCs meet or exceed government environmental regulations, such as EU RoHS, with no impact to system reliability.
• Setting industry standards. HP participates in standards bodies and helps drive energy-efficient initiatives around the globe.

Leading by example

HP is becoming the change it wants to see in others

• HP is collaborating with the World Wildlife Fund to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our operating facilities worldwide, educate and inspire others to adopt best practices, and use HP technology in conservation efforts around the world.
• Listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, FTSE4Good.
• HP will reduce its energy consumption by 16 percent by 2010. It increased its use of renewable energy from 11 MkWH in 2006 to 61 MkWH in 2007.
• In a recent Carbon Disclosure Project survey of the Financial Times 500 corporations, HP achieved a perfect score of 100 on the issue of climate change, based on its reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change strategies, as well as the quality and effectiveness of programs put in place to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions.
• Committed to purchasing 25 million kWh of green power.
• Committed to eliminating all remaining uses of brominated flame retardant (BFR) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) from new computing products launched in 2009 by implementing technologically feasible alternatives as they become readily available. By 2010, HP plans to eliminate mercury from all notebook PCs.
• Recycled over 450,000 tonnes so far with a goal of 900,000 tonnes by 2010.
• Consolidating 85 HP data centres worldwide will save 380 million kWh (1,500 railcars worth of coal) and $33 million. Further savings of $7.7m will come from switching 80 percent of general office printing and copying to be double-sided.
• Market leadership – HP Business Notebooks were the first to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® 4.0 requirements and the HP rp5700 Business Desktop PC was the first product to meet the EPEAT™ Gold status. HP now has the largest number of EPEAT™ Gold registered products in the industry.
• We launched a dedicated Sustainable IT Ecosystems lab in 2008; sustainability is one three strategic areas on which HP Labs are focusing their research.

Environmentally efficient packaging

HP is committed to reducing the weight, bulk and environmental impact of packaging.

HP is committed to environmentally efficient packaging – protecting our products while minimising waste, for example shrinking the size of the product boxes, using post-consumer recycled materials and plastic pallets instead of heavier wooden ones. For businesses, smarter packaging means less waste to clear up when you buy new hardware. It also makes it easier to recycle what you do have. 

• 98 percent recyclable packaging
• Reduced box size to ship 38 percent more units per pallet
• Reduced weight of typical notebook packaging solution by 29 percent over the past two years

Streamline deployment

HP Direct Services helps you go green by cutting transport miles.

HP Direct Services makes deploying new kit easier and more efficient. By doing more at the factory, such as asset tagging, image loading and BIOS configuration, we can deliver ready-to-work PCs to your end-users. This means that they don’t need to be delivered to your IT people, configured and then shipped on – saving transport miles. We can also pre-configure server racks so that you get one shipment instead of dozens of separate items. We can also pick up old computers and recycle them when we install new ones. All together, it reduces the carbon footprint of a major deployment.

End-of-life

Innovative reuse and recycling programs – including lease and trade-in programs.

HP’s Planet Partners programme makes it easy to recycle unwanted computer hardware and printing supplies responsibly. When your HP and non-HP computer hardware or printing supplies reach end-of-life, take advantage of HP’s Planet Partners return and recycling program, available in more than 45 countries, regions and territories.

HP Financial Services

HP Financial Services offers a complete array of asset management services in over 40 countries around the world.

HP Financial Services can help your transition from existing, power-hungry equipment to the latest, greenest technology. We’ll help you acquire a new solution cost-effectively and manage it throughout its lifecycle, including end-of-use disposal. Our goal is to help you increase the return on your IT investment, reduce risk and get the most from your HP solution. We can decommission and manage disposal of equipment that no longer meets your needs, regardless of manufacturer. Whenever possible, we remarket pre-owned IT equipment; if it has no value, it is recycled in an environmentally friendly way. To help protect your proprietary information, we use industry-standard procedures to delete data and remove all traces of customer identity.

Notebooks

New ways of working

Notebooks can enable environmentally beneficial changes to working practices.

Notebooks make it easier to work flexibly – whether at home, on the road or in the office. This can reduce the need for commuting and free up office space. In addition, HP Business Notebooks with a built-in webcam and optional 3G Mobile Broadband, such as the 2710p Tablet PC, make video conferencing and online collaboration very easy, further reducing the need for travel.

Energy and climate

HP Business Notebooks offer better battery life, reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint.

Notebook computers use less power than desktop computers (up to 78 percent less) but HP’s Business Notebooks are specially designed for energy efficiency. Not only does this mean better battery life, it also means a smaller carbon footprint.

• The latest HP Business Notebook line-up is ENERGY STAR® 4.0 compliant. This can translate into savings of between $6 and $58 annually per computer.
• Battery life (and power consumption) is reduced by features such as the HP Ambient Light Sensor which dims the display in low light conditions, HP Illumi-Lite displays which use up to 10 percent less power than traditional screen backlights (extending battery life by up to 90 minutes) and optional Solid State Drives which use 50 percent less power than conventional hard disks (extending battery life by around 5 percent).
• HP Smart AC Adapters use barely half a watt when plugged into a power outlet and disconnected from the device itself, complying with a voluntary EU code of conduct for external power supplies. They also have a built-in surge protector, which can reduce the risk of power spikes.
• HP Business Notebooks offer a choice of energy-efficient processors, such as Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors (some with Intel® vPro® processor technology and some with Intel® SpeedStep® technology) or AMD PowerNow!™.

Materials innovation

HP Business Notebooks minimise the use of hazardous substances.

• Two models, the 2530p and 2730p, have achieved a Gold rating in the Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT™). All our other HP Business Notebooks have achieved the Silver rating. This and other widely recognised standards make it easier for companies to choose notebooks with the least environmental impact.
• HP Business Notebook PCs fully comply with the European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive.
• HP Illumi-Lite displays feature mercury-free LED backlighting reducing the amount of hazardous materials used. HP has set a goal to remove all mercury from its entire notebook line by the end of 2010. External plastics have no brominated flame-retardants and paints are lead-free. No use of ozone depleting substances in product manufacturing.

Reuse and recycling

HP Business Notebooks are designed to simplify recycling.

• HP Disk Sanitizer permanently removes all sensitive information stored in the hard drive making it possible to reuse or donate older computers when it is ready for reuse/disposal
• Over 90 percent of notebook products (by weight) are recyclable or recoverable (do not go to a landfill) as per WEEE definition. HP Disk Sanitizer software, built into the computer, means that you can completely and securely erases the hard disk before recycling it. To make recycling even easier, HP Notebooks are designed for easy disassembly during recycling by avoiding glue and welding where feasible.
• Magnesium cases are easier to recycle than previous cases. HP DuraFinish is more recyclable than painted parts.

Desktops

Energy and climate

HP Business Desktops offer a range of features to reduce energy consumption dramatically.

• Efficient power supplies. Many HP Business Desktops feature 80 PLUS® power supplies. They are up to 25 percent more efficient than standard power supplies, depending on usage, configuration and environment. Many models are available with ENERGY STAR® 4.0 configurations.
• Meeting the latest standards. The latest dc7900 models are available with 85 or 87 percent efficient power suppliers (depending on model and configuration), ready for the July 2009 transition to ENERGY STAR® 5.0.
• Power-efficient business PCs. The HP Compaq dx2250 and dc5750 feature AMD’s Cool’n’Quiet  technology – energy-efficient processors to help reduce processor heat and system noise.
• Unique Power Management features. HP offers a variety of management tools that detect usage and maximise operating efficiency. These features can save up to 481 kWh or 241 kilograms of CO2 per year. The CO2 emission reduction for every 12 PCs with these features enabled is equivalent to removing a car from the road each year. HP Client Energy Calculator (http://energycalc.verdiem.com) makes it easy to compare different HP models and make energy-conscious purchasing decisions.
• Built-in manageability. Intel® vPro™ technology (available on certain models) gives IT technicians remote control over computers, including the ability to control power settings. So people can turn off their computers at night, for a big saving in energy consumption, and IT can still remotely install patches and upgrades.
• Power management tools. In addition, certain models such as the dc7900 ship with HP Power Manager and Verdiem SURVEYOR. HP Power Manager allows users to refine their own power policies and see how they affect energy consumption. Verdiem SURVEYOR which helps large companies monitor, manage and reduce their PC energy consumption. (A separate licence from Verdiem is required.)

Materials innovation

HP Business Desktops are designed to last longer and minimise the use of hazardous materials.

• Long-life hardware. Extensive testing ensures greater reliability and a longer service life. The dc7000 series features Intel®’s Stable Image Program and an HP commitment to design stability. The result – fewer configurations, fewer images and fewer spare parts – can bring big savings and greater product longevity. In addition, the rp5700 is a very robust PC with a five-year lifecycle and EPEAT™ Gold and ENERGY STAR® certification.
• Meeting high standards. Many HP Business Desktops, including the dc5000 and dc7000 series, meet the requirements for the coveted EPEAT™ Gold standard.
• Reduced documentation and multimedia. HP has reduced the amount of printed documentation and CDs that it ships with each product, cutting down on waste.
• Smaller products, improved performance. Small form factor machines take less office space, require fewer materials to build, less packaging to ship and, ultimately, contain fewer components to recycle than larger, conventional desktops. HP offers a range of Small Form Factor and Ultra-slim PCs.
• RoHS compliance. HP Business PC products fully comply with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive.

Reuse and recycling

HP Business Desktops are designed to simplify reuse and recycling

• Less paint and plastic. HP Business Desktop PCs use less painted metal than previous models and bromide-free plastic surfaces to allow for easier recycling. Careful choice of materials means that HP Business Desktops are approximately 90 percent recyclable by weight.
• HP Disk Sanitizer permanently removes all sensitive information stored in the hard drive making it possible to reuse or donate older computers when it is ready for reuse/disposal.
• HP desktops have tool-less chassis to simplify repair and upgrading (reuse) or to allow easy disassembly and recycling at end of life.

Workstations

Energy and climate

HP Workstations are powerful but not power-hungry.

• HP Workstations feature 80 PLUS® power supplies, which are up to 25 percent more energy efficient than standard power supplies, depending on environment, usage and configuration.
• ENERGY STAR® compliant configurations are available.
• All Microsoft Windows-based HP Workstations include ENERGY STAR® power management settings as standard.
• With a choice of low watt processor choices from both Intel and AMD, you can optimize the energy consumption of your workstation environment.
• Careful testing ensures that Microsoft Windows-based systems resume from sleep and standby modes reliably.
• HP Blade Workstations use low voltage processors and exploit efficient power distribution in data centre racks to reduce power consumption and keep data centres cool.
• HP Remote Graphic Software enables HP Workstation users to share desktops, give demos and collaborate with distant colleagues; reducing the amount of CO2 generated by business travel.

Materials innovation

HP Workstations are quieter to operate and contain fewer harmful materials than their predecessors and many competitors.

• They are fully RoHS compliant with bromine-free external plastics, no mercury or cadmium and no use of ozone-depleting substances during manufacturing.
• Tool-less chassis makes it easier to expand memory or add new capabilities, extending the product’s life. It also makes it easier to recycle.
• By making documentation digital, eliminating unnecessary packaging, and making smart use of recycled content, HP is helping to reduce the materials impact of workstation computing.
• HP’s current line of workstations have achieved an EPEAT™ Gold listing. The Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool measures eight factors including materials selection, packaging and reduction of environmentally sensitive materials.
• Design features also make HP Workstations better office companions. HP Workstations pioneered quieter pulse width modulated (PWM) fans for computers. Thermals System BIOS and design reduce noise emissions and lower processor temperatures. Certain models feature HP liquid cooling technology for whisper-quiet operation and a more productive workplace.

Reuse and recycling

HP Workstations are designed to be easy to recycle.

• Product packaging is composed of at least 25 percent post-consumer recycled material. Packaging is further reduced by minimising printed documentation.
• HP Workstations are 90 percent recyclable by weight. All plastics and packaging materials are identified for recycling.
• HP Factory Express customization allows you to order exactly what you need, pre-configured, without unnecessary packaging materials.
• Innovations like our tool-less chassis and memory expandability mean that you can easily extend the useful life of your workstation.
• They all are EU-WEEE compliant worldwide with both labelling and pictorial disassembly instructions for recyclers. They also are manufactured with water-based paints, where paint is necessary, to reduce the emission of volatile organic compounds. This is safer for production workers and the environment.

Thin Clients

Energy and climate

HP Client Virtualisation uses less energy than a conventional PC architecture.

CO2 emissions start when a computer is manufactured and shipped. Thin clients require considerably less energy and resources to build because they contain fewer parts than a regular PC and they weigh about half as much, reducing the cost of distribution. Similarly, Blade PCs are much more energy-efficient than the desktop PCs they replace and, with up to 240 per rack, they are more space efficient.

Thin clients offer up to 80 percent power savings over traditional desktop PCs with similar capabilities and, because they generate less heat, they require less air conditioning, which, in turn, saves even more power and cost.

 In operation, thin clients draw between 6 and 20 watts per hour compared with 150 to 350 watts for a typical desktop PC. The result is lower electricity bills and reduced CO2 emissions.

Thin clients are also quieter than regular PCs. They have no moving parts – no fans or hard disks – making them much quieter than conventional PCs. Reducing ambient office noise can reduce fatigue and stress, making workers more productive.

 In addition, thin clients generate much less heat, so offices stay cooler and air conditioning is more effective. Finally, they are much more compact than a conventional computer, freeing up more desk space.

HP thin clients use ENERGY STAR qualified external power supplies. (Currently, there is no ENERGY STAR® specification for thin clients in their own right.)

 HP Mobile Thin Clients, such as the 6720t, include HP Smart AC Adapters, which draw minimal power when the notebook device is fully charged or unplugged.

 Staff can access their workspace from a thin client in the office or a home PC. With wireless networking and 3G Mobile Broadband, it is also possible to use a laptop or mobile thin client to work anywhere. This flexibility allows companies to get all the environmental benefits of thin clients, reduce unnecessary travel and let employees work more flexibly.

Materials innovation

Thin clients last longer than PCs, cutting replacement costs and waste.

According to analysts Forrester, thin clients last an average of seven years, compared with the three or four years for typical corporate desktop PCs. With no moving parts, there is less to go wrong and less to become obsolete. Not only does this save money, it also reduces the environmental cost of manufacturing and disposal.

On average, thin clients use 55 percent fewer electronics, 36 percent less plastic and 25 percent less metal in their manufacture compared with comparable PC systems, according to Forrester. The result is fewer hazardous materials, reduced packaging material during transport and less waste for disposal at the end of their life.

HP Client Virtualisation shifts processing and storage to the data centre. Even so, there are significant environmental benefits. For example, an HP Blade PC uses far less plastic, sheet metal and paint by mounting all its components on a single circuit board, mounted 20 to an enclosure.

The latest HP Thin Clients feature HP DuraFinish – an attractive, scratch-resistant surface that keeps the devices looking new for longer.

All HP thin clients meet or exceed stringent worldwide restrictions on hazardous materials

Reuse and Recycling

Thin clients have fewer environmental impacts than conventional PCs.

Smaller packaging means 40 percent savings in corrugated board and 75 percent in foam.

 With HP’s Advanced Unit Exchange program, failed thin clients are shipped back to HP for refurbishing or recycling.