• Reducing our impact on the planet

    Collaborating with suppliers across our value chain to address the effects of climate change

    • 21

      suppliers

      In FY23, we helped 21 suppliers reduce the amount of waste disposed of in landfills through our Zero Waste Program.

    • 92.9%

      of solid waste diverted

      Participating suppliers diverted 92.9% of their solid waste from landfills, either through recycling or reuse, in FY23.

    • 89.3%

      of our direct material suppliers

      In FY23, 89.3% of our direct material suppliers (by spend) reported sustainability initiatives in accordance with GRI standards.

    • Driving greater levels of transparency in our supply chain

    • We have continued to prioritize our supply chain environmental programs and are taking steps to reduce GHG emissions, promote water stewardship and expand waste management systems through partnerships with our suppliers.

      Our supply chain carbon footprint includes emissions that our suppliers generate as they provide products and services to us. In FY23, we developed ambitious near-term targets to support our net zero goal. Dell set a target to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 45% by 2030.

  • Working with stakeholders to support water stewardship

    Water stewardship — the responsible planning and management of resources — is vital to a sustainable future. In addition to water use considerations around the manufacturing of our products, several suppliers operate in water-stressed areas.

    We work closely with suppliers who have water intensive processes to analyze their water use, offer training, and develop and implement water management plans to reduce water use and wastewater discharge.

    In FY23, we conducted online training sessions on water management elements from AWS to close any gaps in suppliers’ compliance with the AWS Standard.

  • Sustainable management of resources

    Sustainable management of resources is critical to our long-term business resilience and global environmental health. As part of our efforts in this area, we collaborate with suppliers to identify alternatives to reduce or reuse waste that would otherwise be sent to landfills.

    • Learn more about our progress and principles

    • FY23 ESG Report

      In our annual ESG report, we demonstrate how our commitments drive climate action, accelerate the circular economy, support digitally inclusive communities and champion our inclusive workforce.

    • Dell Supplier Principles

      We expect our suppliers to adopt responsible social and environmental business practices as defined in our Supplier Principles and adhering to those principles are a condition of doing business with Dell.