Digital Equity and Community

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We aim to equip disconnected adolescents & adults with the critical skills for the future of work

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Tracking our goals

The goal:
Accelerate Digital Equity

Accelerate digital equity for 150 million people by 2030, since the beginning of 2021.¹

Where we’re at:
65M

People reached through 2023 by HP’s digital equity programs and partnerships.

The goal:
Future of Work Skills

Enroll 2.75 million HP LIFE users between 2016 and 2030. Previously 1.5 million.

Where we’re at:
1.6M

HP LIFE users enrolled since 2016.

Partnerships that Power the Future Workforce

HP LIFE

HP LIFE enables people to improve their skills by providing access to free, accessible IT and business skills training courses in eight languages. It is also an adaptable educational resource used on the ground by trainers, educators, and mentors.

Where we’re at:

30 free courses in eight languages

1.2m enrolled since 2016

200+ countries and territories all over the world

Digital Equity Accelerator

Around the world, socioeconomic divides are widening as societies become more digital. Established in 2022, the Digital Equity Accelerator provides selected organizations $100,000 capacity-building grants, HP technology ($100,000 value), and a six-month, virtual program including training, mentorship and technical consultations, designed to help strengthen capacity and scale digital equity impact.

Where we’re at:

In 2023, a cohort of 10 nonprofit organizations were selected from Malaysia, South Africa, and Mexico.

The Accelerator's efforts have helped organizations reach an additional 8.1 million people by providing access to technology and digital skills.

In 2024, the Digital Equity Accelerator is focused on supporting nonprofits from Brazil, Canada, and Poland.

1 Million Teachers

1M Teachers is building a critical mass of highly trained and enterprising education changemakers who will lead grassroots improvements within their communities.

Where were at:

HP is collaborating with 1 Million Teachers in Sub-Saharan Africa to deliver the Black Belt Program, designed to empower teachers to support students and advance their right to quality education by providing skills, resources, and mentors.

The training includes personal and professional development, gender responsiveness, and special education. -During 2023, the initiative enrolled more than 12,800 teachers.

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Our policies set out the standards and principles that guide our business.

Corporate giving

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Our support is strategically chosen and we do not respond to requests from individuals or non-profit organizations.

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1. Our programs aim to accelerate digital equity through providing access to at least one of the following: hardware, connectivity, content, or digital literacy. Digital equity and learning outcomes data include both direct and indirect reach. Indirect reach is sometimes based on estimates using multipliers. 2022 data includes a small amount of 2021 data that was not available at the time of publication of the 2021 HP Sustainable Impact Report.
2. We enable better learning outcomes by supporting education through provision of learning and digital literacy programs and solutions. Digital equity and learning outcomes data include both direct and indirect reach. Indirect reach is sometimes based on estimates using multipliers.
3. At October 31, 2022, our worldwide patent portfolio included over 28,000 patents, including patents acquired as a result of our acquisition of Plantronics, Inc. (“Poly”) in August 2022.
4. Includes valuation of employee volunteer hours, employee donations, HP Foundation match, and HP Foundation grants.
*Excludes the Province of Quebec

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Advancing Societal Impact through Digital Equity

Tracking our goals

The goal:
Accelerate Digital Equity

Where we’re at:
65M

The goal:
Future of Work Skills

Where we’re at:
1.6M

Partnerships that Power the Future Workforce

HP LIFE

HP LIFE enables people to improve their skills by providing access to free, accessible IT and business skills training courses in eight languages. It is also an adaptable educational resource used on the ground by trainers, educators, and mentors.

30 free courses in eight languages

1.2m enrolled since 2016

200+ countries and territories all over the world

Digital Equity Accelerator

1 Million Teachers

1M Teachers is building a critical mass of highly trained and enterprising education changemakers who will lead grassroots improvements within their communities.

Want to know more?

Affiliations and memberships

Reference

HP belongs to or affiliates with many organizations that address global citizenship issues.

Policies and
standards

Reference

Our policies set out the standards and principles that guide our business.

Corporate giving

Reference

Our support is strategically chosen and we do not respond to requests from individuals or non-profit organizations.

Looking for something else?

Sustainability questions?

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Sustainable Impact Sustainable Impact

Advancing Societal Impact through Digital Equity

Tracking our goals

The goal: Accelerate Digital Equity

Where we’re at: 65M

The goal: Future of Work Skills

Where we’re at: 1.6M

Partnerships that Power the Future Workforce

HP LIFE

HP LIFE enables people to improve their skills by providing access to free, accessible IT and business skills training courses in eight languages. It is also an adaptable educational resource used on the ground by trainers, educators, and mentors.

30 free courses in eight languages 1.2m enrolled since 2016 200+ countries and territories all over the world

Digital Equity Accelerator

1 Million Teachers

1M Teachers is building a critical mass of highly trained and enterprising education changemakers who will lead grassroots improvements within their communities.

Want to know more?

Affiliations and memberships

Reference

HP belongs to or affiliates with many organizations that address global citizenship issues.

Policies and standards

Reference

Our policies set out the standards and principles that guide our business.

Corporate giving

Reference

Our support is strategically chosen and we do not respond to requests from individuals or non-profit organizations.

Looking for something else?

Sustainability questions?

Disclaimers

Select Your Country/Region and Language

The goal:
Accelerate Digital Equity

Where we’re at:
65M

The goal:
Future of Work Skills

Where we’re at:
1.6M

30 free courses in eight languages

1.2m enrolled since 2016

200+ countries and territories all over the world

Policies and
standards