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Hewlett-Packard. By: Courtney Schools. Who is Hewlett-Packard?.
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Hewlett-Packard By: Courtney Schools
Who is Hewlett-Packard? • Hewlett-Packard, also know as HP, is an American information technology corporation, specializing in personal computers, notebook computers, servers, network management software, printers, digital cameras, and calculators, among other technology related products. (Wikipedia)
Who started it? • William Hewlett and David Packard • Started in 1939 but didn’t go public until 1957. • HP merged with Compaq in 2002.
Is HP a green company? Very much so! • HP recycles. All their machines are 100% recyclable. • HP maintains several E-Waste recycling plants • HP has reduced their environmental footprint. • Developing ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. • HP plans to cut their energy consumption by 20% by 2010. • HP audits their suppliers to ensure eco-friendliness. • HP monitors are held to high recycling standards, certified for low emissions, and are compliant with ENERGY STAR qualified and most major international standards.
What else is HP doing? • HP is also funding a study on the effects of climate change on the wildlife and habitats of North America’s Bering Sea. • HP is working with the WWF (World Wildlife Foundation • HP bought solar and wind power in 2007
In Conclusion • HP is a very energy conscious company that is going green to save and help preserve the earth!