Sustainability Consulting
HPE Sustainability
Full Credential Description
HPE has launched a groundbreaking supply chain management program aimed at reducing CO2 emissions by requiring its suppliers to set science-based emissions reduction targets. This initiative addresses the significant challenge of emissions within HPE's supply chain, which constitutes a large portion of the company's overall carbon footprint. The program is designed to enhance supplier capabilities, ensuring they can effectively contribute to emissions reduction efforts.
The program includes three main components: establishing accountability within HPE's supply chain, building supplier capacity to set their own science-based targets, and leading the industry in supplier greenhouse gas (GHG) engagement. HPE has set an ambitious goal that by 2025, 80% of its manufacturing suppliers, measured by spend, will be enabled to set these science-based targets. If successful, this initiative could help suppliers avoid 100 million metric tons of emissions, which is equivalent to removing 21 million cars from the road for a year.
In addition to supplier engagement, HPE aims to reduce its own manufacturing-related GHG emissions by 15% by 2025, marking it as the first IT company to align its supply chain goals with climate science. To facilitate this, HPE is providing a range of tools and resources to assist suppliers in developing and achieving their emissions reduction targets. This includes ongoing guidance, feedback, and access to necessary resources for effective emissions management.
HPE's commitment to transparency and corporate stewardship is further demonstrated by its initiative to publicly track suppliers' progress in setting and achieving these science-based targets, thereby holding them accountable and fostering climate action across the industry. This innovative program not only aims to mitigate climate change impacts but also aspires to serve as a model for other companies and industries worldwide.