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HP and Earth Hour Turn Out the Lights
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HP and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are collaborating to combat climate change around the globe. Together, we will leverage our proven experience in technology innovation and environmental conservation to:

  • reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • improve energy use
  • educate and inspire others
  • use technology in conservation.

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HP's commitment to environmental responsibility

HP’s global environmental strategy addresses the convergence of technology and conservation to reduce environmental impact. With WWF we aim to reach across the globe and set a new standard for environmental leadership.
  • By 2010, we will reduce our global energy use by 20 percent below the 2005 levels.
  • We will report and verify carbon dioxide emissions from our facilities.
  • We will develop energy efficiency measurements across all of our product categories and work to improve product environmental performance.
  • We will educate key stakeholders about climate change and share best practices.
  • We will leverage HP technology to advance the science and practice of combating climate change.

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Climate change projects

HP will allocate more than $2 million (US) in cash and equipment to the World Wildlife Fund to establish three projects aimed at addressing the causes and consequences of climate change on a global basis:

The Epicenter for Climate Conservation serves as a research and collaboration center driven by HP technology, supporting WWF’s programs, and focused on advancing climate change science worldwide. The EpiCenter will support local field projects in five locations, including the Sunderbans of India.

Climate Witness is an innovative online forum to raise awareness of the consequences of climate change. Climate Witness will gather and share the stories – in words, photos and videos – of individuals and communities impacted by climate change. Climate Witness projects will be established in the United States, Brazil, China and India.

» Climate Witness website

ICT Innovation as a Driver of Climate Change Solutions will work to identify one billion tons of carbon reductions through the use of technology and services to help reduce climate impacts and carbon dioxide emissions globally. This program, based in Europe, will feature HP products and employee engagement opportunities.

» ’ICT solutions that can help to reduce CO2 emissions’ website

Education and inspiration

HP is working with WWF to raise awareness and encourage people to take action.

» HP and Earth Hour Turn Out the Lights
HP is supporting WWF's Earth Hour initiative to join cities around the world as they turn out the lights on March 29, 2008 between 8 and 9pm.

» HP Supports the 11th Hour ACTION Campaign Against Climate Change
The 11th Hour ACTION Campaign is a year-long college tour of the 11th Hour documentary, narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio.

» Video: Are You Prepared for Climate Change?
Learn about the importance of climate change and how World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and HP have joined forces to stem the tide of the world's changing climate. Dr. Hansen, Chief Scientist of WWF's Global Climate Change Program, is a prominent expert in developing vital programs around the planet to prepare for the effects of climate change.

Take action

» Learn more about climate change
» Learn more about HP’s global environmental programs
» Take steps to reduce your carbon footprint
» Save energy and money with these energy tips
» Encourage friends and family to take action
» Support WWF's conservation efforts by making a donation to WWF
» Sign up for WWF's conservation newsletter
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