MICHAEL DELL
SUSTAINABILITY
petroleum-based polymers in select components, while recycled steel and copper reduce mining impacts.
The company has developed a closed-loop plastic supply chain that recovers materials from end-of-life products for use in new components. These recovered plastics make up a significant portion of the housing and structural elements in Dell’ s commercial product lines.
Packaging has undergone a similar transformation. During fiscal year 2024, 96.4 % of Dell’ s packaging materials came from recycled, renewable or reused sources. Paper-based materials have replaced foam cushioning, while single-use plastics have been eliminated from much of the company’ s packaging.
Balancing technological advancement with environmental responsibility As the technology industry pushes forward with AI capabilities that demand increased computing power, Dell recognises the tension between innovation and energy consumption. The company has developed frameworks for measuring and reducing the environmental impact of AI implementations while continuing to advance the technology.
Dell’ s approach includes power management specifications for infrastructure, cooling systems that reduce energy use and
“Sustainability and ESG commitments are now widely recognised as business imperatives that impact everything from supplier decisions to business strategy”
MICHAEL DELL, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, DELL TECHNOLOGIES
MICHAEL DELL
TITLE: CHAIRMAN AND CEO COMPANY: DELL TECHNOLOGIES INDUSTRY: TECHNOLOGY
Michael Dell founded Dell Technologies in 1984 and continues to drive its strategy, overseeing the company’ s transformation into a comprehensive technology solutions provider with sustainability as a core principle.
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132 May 2025