Olivia Pickering
Marketing Executive
May 21, 2026
Sustainability is now firmly established as a boardroom priority and a critical consideration in technology strategy. For many organisations, it plays a central role in procurement decisions, workplace transformation, IT lifecycle management and long-term business resilience.
HP’s 2025 Sustainability Progress Report shows how seriously HP is taking that responsibility, with progress across circularity, carbon reduction, responsible supply chains, product design, digital inclusion and the future of work.
As a HP partner, DTP Group works with organisations that require technology to perform well, last longer, reduce waste and support wider environmental and social goals. Here are our top 10 takeaways from HP’s latest Sustainability Progress Report.
1. Sustainability is being built into the future of work
HP frames sustainability as part of a much bigger shift in the way people work. AI, hybrid working, collaboration tools and always-on digital experiences are changing what employees expect from technology.
The report makes it clear that HP’s view of the future of work is not only about productivity. It focuses on technology that is trusted, secure, thoughtfully designed and able to support more fulfilling working experiences.
For IT leaders, this matters. Device strategies are no longer siloed to refresh cycles and specifications. They are focusing on improving employee experience, operational efficiency, security, accessibility and sustainability working together.
2. Nearly half of HP product and packaging materials are now recycled, reused or renewable
A headline figure from the report is that 47% of materials used in HP products and packaging in 2025 came from recycled, reused or renewable sources.
That’s a significant milestone as it shows circularity moving from ambition into everyday product design. It also reflects the growing expectation that technology manufacturers should reduce reliance on virgin materials and design products with their full lifecycle in mind.
For customers, this helps make sustainability more achievable at the point of procurement. Choosing the right technology can contribute to environmental goals without compromising on performance, security or user experience.
3. HP has recycled more than 1.2 million tonnes of hardware and supplies since 2016
HP reports that it has recycled 1.21 million tonnes of hardware and supplies since the beginning of 2016, exceeding its 2025 target.
This is an important reminder that end-of-life IT matters. Devices, supplies and accessories do not simply disappear when they leave the workplace. How they are handled has a direct impact on waste, emissions, data security and the circular economy.
For organisations refreshing their estate, the opportunity is clear. A well-managed lifecycle approach, such as DTP’s IT Asset Disposal services, extends the value of technology, supports secure disposal, reduces waste and unlocks better sustainability outcomes.
4. Recycled content is becoming standard across HP devices
In 2025, HP reported that 31% of plastic across its personal systems and print portfolio was post-consumer recycled content. It also reported that 96% of home and office printers, desktops, notebooks, displays and workstations shipped to customers contained recycled content.
This matters because sustainable design is most powerful when it becomes standard, not just an exception. The more recycled content is built into mainstream products, the easier it becomes for organisations to make better choices at scale.
For procurement teams, it also provides a more tangible way to evaluate the environmental credentials of workplace technology.
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5. Packaging continues to be a major focus
HP has reduced single-use plastic packaging by 72% compared with 2018. While HP reached a 75% reduction milestone in June 2025, the full-year average was 72% due to changes in product mix later in the year.
This is a practical but important area of progress. Packaging is often one of the most visible sources of waste for organisations deploying devices at scale, especially during large refresh projects.
Reducing single-use plastic packaging helps lower the environmental impact of IT deployment and supports customers that are looking to reduce waste across their wider operations.
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6. Carbon reduction remains central to HP’s strategy
HP reported a 28% reduction in its total carbon footprint since 2019, with a 44% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from global operations.
The report also highlights HP’s longer-term ambition to reduce value chain emissions by 50% by 2030, compared with 2019, and achieve net zero by 2040.
For customers, this is increasingly important. Scope 3 reporting, supply chain transparency and responsible procurement are becoming much bigger considerations. Technology partners and manufacturers are now part of an organisation’s wider carbon story.
7. Supply chain emissions are a key challenge
HP states that its supply chain accounts for 74% of its total emissions. That makes supplier engagement, renewable electricity, manufacturing efficiency and science-based targets critical to future progress.
This is one of the most important points in the report. The biggest sustainability challenges in technology are rarely limited to what happens inside one company’s own operations. They sit across complex global supply chains, product manufacturing, logistics, usage and end-of-life management.
HP’s focus on working with suppliers shows how sustainability has to be collaborative. Real progress depends on manufacturers, partners, customers and suppliers all pulling in the same direction.
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8. Product energy efficiency will become even more important in the AI era
As AI adoption increases, so does the need to manage energy use across devices, infrastructure and digital services. HP highlights product energy use as a significant contributor to its carbon and water footprints.
This makes energy-efficient device design increasingly important. The future workplace will rely on more intelligent, connected and AI-enabled technology, but that technology must also be efficient, manageable and sustainable.
For IT teams, this strengthens the case for looking beyond upfront cost. Device efficiency, lifecycle management and employee experience all influence the total impact of a technology estate.
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9. Sustainability also includes privacy, security and accessibility
The report does not treat sustainability as purely environmental. HP includes data privacy, product security, cybersecurity, accessibility and responsible product design as part of its broader sustainability approach.
That is an important point for modern organisations. Sustainable technology should be trusted technology. It should protect users, support inclusion, reduce risk and help people work securely and effectively.
This aligns closely with the priorities many IT leaders are already managing: cyber resilience, digital employee experience, endpoint security, accessibility and compliance.
10. Social impact remains a major part of HP’s sustainability agenda
HP reports that it has reached 82.4 million people with skills and opportunity since 2021, as part of its goal to accelerate the future of work for 150 million people by 2030.
This highlights the social dimension of sustainability. By expanding access to technology, digital skills and learning opportunities, organisations can help more people develop the capabilities needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world of work.
What this means for DTP customers
HP’s report reinforces a message we see every day: technology decisions have wider consequences.
The devices organisations choose, how they are deployed, how long they stay in use, how they are supported and how they are responsibly retired all contribute to environmental, operational and social outcomes.
As a trusted HP partner, DTP Group helps organisations take a more joined-up approach to workplace technology. From HP devices and managed print through to digital employee experience, lifecycle services and IT asset disposal, we support customers in making technology decisions that work for people, performance and the planet.
Sustainability does not have to mean adding complexity. With the right strategy, it can mean better visibility, stronger governance, reduced waste, improved user experience and more value from every technology investment.
HP’s 2025 Sustainability Progress Report shows that progress is possible when sustainability is built into the full technology lifecycle. For organisations planning their next refresh, print strategy or workplace transformation project, now is the right time to think beyond the device and look at the bigger impact of IT.
