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The event celebrates partner Sustainable Impact achievements across six categories , including the Amplify Impact Global Leader Award , Sustainability Business Award , Business Excellence Award , Climate Action Award , Diversity , Equity and Inclusion Strategy Award and HP LIFE Award .
HP ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ITS INAUGURAL 2022 AMPLIFY IMPACT AWARDS
South African partner , Introstat , has been recognised twice over with wins in the Global Leader Award and HP LIFE Award categories respectively . This is a huge milestone for the South African technology space , showing that the country is in no shortage of businesses at the forefront of sustainability efforts on a global scale .
The HP Amplify Impact program represents a first of its kind partner assessment , resource , and training program , leveraging HP ’ s own extensive sustainable impact investments and initiatives . To date , 100 % of pledged partners have developed sustainable impact plans using the world ’ s first , automated , modular sustainability plan platform and exceeding initial targets .
“ HP Amplify Impact partners understand that leading with Sustainability is not only good for the planet – it ’ s good for business , winning deals , and driving profitable growth ,” said Yesh Surjoodeen , Southern Africa Managing Director at HP .
“ We are thrilled to celebrate all the well-deserving partners , and especially our South African big winner , who went above and beyond to drive significant impact in their respective categories and in the process , reducing their customers ’ footprint , while supporting HP ’ s journey to become the world ’ s most sustainable and just technology company .”
The 2022 HP Amplify Impact award recipients include :
Global Leader Award
Winner : Introstat , South Africa – in recognition of the partner who demonstrates best overall sustainability performance .
Business Excellence Award
Winner : Bechtle Logistik & Service , Pan-Europe – in recognition of the best performing multi-country partner that shows outstanding performance in driving sustainable business .
Sustainability Business Award
Winner : Advania , Sweden – in recognition of the highest percentage of sustainabilityinfluenced sales deals globally .
Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion Strategy Award
Winner : Truis Pty Ltd , Australia – in celebration of the most impactful DE & I strategy .
Climate Action Award
Winner : CNW IT-Systeme , Germany – in recognition of the partner with the most comprehensive carbon footprint and action plan .
HP LIFE Award
Winner : Introstat , South Africa – in recognition of the partner with the highest number of HP LIFE courses completed .
Based on HP channel partner feedback , new benefits have been added to continue to support partners in their Sustainable Impact journey . The new Global Good Community Project Platform connects partners with a curated series of projects offering volunteer and donation opportunities through NGOs around the world to empower partners to meet their sustainability goals .
Another new benefit includes additional features on HP ’ s Find a Reseller platform . These enhancements spotlight HP Amplify Impact partners to help purpose driven businesses stand out as customers look for resellers aligned to their values .
“ As one company , we can have a meaningful impact ,” said Surjoodeen . “ When we empower our channel partners , we can accelerate change across the IT industry . South Africa is a bright example with several partners who have invested into sustainability by implementing beneficial initiatives in their organisations , completing , collectively , 1000 sustainability trainings that led to millions in sustainability sales deals . The Amplify Impact leaders we celebrate today are going beyond , creating positive , lasting impact within their local communities and for future generations .” •
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