ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY We accelerate the circular economy By 2030, the global population will grow by nearly a billion people, and the ranks of the middle class will swell by nearly 2 billion. With more people and greater prosperity, our economy will put pressure on planetary boundaries and social systems like never before. But there is a choice. We can choose to change the system. By leaving behind the linear economy and embracing a circular one, we can design to elimina te waste, keep products and materials in use for as long as possible, and find ways to regenerate natural systems, which are all vital to our planet’s survival. At Dell Technologies, we believe technology will play a key role in this shift, and we see the circular economy as a critical business model for our collective future. A heritage of sustainable practices From the beginning, we have taken pride in being conscious stewards of our technology and products, designing with the entire life cycle in mind. We’ve pioneered innovative supply-chain models, creative material uses and responsible, global recycling options for our customers. Demonstrating progress at scale In 2018, almost two years early, we reached our 2020 goal of recovering 2 billion pounds of used electronics. On Earth Day 2019, we achieved our 2020 goal of using 100 million pounds of sustainable materials in our products, including recycled-content plastics. We’re proud of our accomplishments and pace, and we intend to do so much more. Innovating to drive impact We continue to refine the circular economy across our manufacturing, sales and recycling processes. Materials are a key source of innovation: recycling plastics and other materials from old computers into new parts and identifying opportunities to use waste materials — like ocean-bound plastics — as resources that can be brought back into the econom y. Accelerating this shift to a circular economy will benefit us, our suppliers and customers, while helping restore balance to the broader environment. OUR SOCIAL IMPACT PLAN FOR 2030 / 11