HP is integrating sustainability data governance into its core business operations to improve decision-making in the era of artificial intelligence. The company manages reporting requirements across more than 180 countries, necessitating a standardized internal dataset to handle diverse regulatory filings and customer requests.

According to Jen Huffstetler, HP’s chief sustainability officer, standardized enterprise data acts as a critical driver for corporate transformation. The company is already subject to limited assurance requirements for its sustainability metrics, mirroring the rigorous processes typically reserved for financial reporting.

In June, HP integrated data from its compliance intelligence platform into the Workforce Experience Platform. This update provides IT decision-makers with dynamic carbon footprint tracking for their PC fleets, emphasizing the role of data traceability and transparency in maintaining market access.