Grand Rapids, MI — September 8, 2025 — Applied Innovation is proud to announce it has been recognized by HP as an HP Amplify Impact 5-Star Partner, the program’s highest designation for sustainability leadership. This recognition reflects Applied Innovation’s continued commitment to advancing climate action, human rights, and digital equity while driving meaningful business impact.
Since its launch in 2021, HP’s Amplify Impact Partner Program has empowered more than 4,000 partners worldwide to integrate sustainability into their business practices. The 5-Star designation acknowledges partners who demonstrate the most comprehensive adoption of HP’s sustainability initiatives, including:
- Sustainability Strategy Fundamentals: Broad employee and sales training, executive sponsorship, and sustainability communications.
- Sustainability as a Business Opportunity: Delivering customer solutions influenced by sustainability and measurable business outcomes.
- Climate Action: Implementing carbon footprint analyses, e-waste initiatives, and HP Planet Partners recycling.
- Human Rights & DE&I: Employee training and a company-wide DE&I strategy.
- Digital Equity & Community: Expanding access to technology and education through HP LIFE courses, volunteering, and community engagement.
“At Applied Innovation, we believe the responsibility to protect our planet and communities lies with each of us,” said Ben Hoecker, Director of Operations for Applied Innovation. “Over the past decade, we’ve worked closely with our partners to make a positive impact on our environment and the communities we serve. Being recognized by HP with the prestigious Amplify Impact 5-Star designation, an honor shared by only one other organization in the U.S., is a powerful affirmation of those efforts, and we couldn’t be prouder.”
“Sustainability and stewardship are at the heart of our company because they represent a commitment to something greater than ourselves—protecting our environment, supporting our communities, and creating long-term value for future generations,” added Casey Lowery, President of Applied Innovation. “The HP Amplify Impact 5-Star designation validates that our actions today are helping to shape a more sustainable and equitable tomorrow, and we are proud to stand alongside HP in leading this important work.”
This recognition builds upon Applied Innovation’s ongoing sustainability journey and positions the company as a trusted partner for organizations seeking innovative, responsible technology solutions. As a 5-Star partner, Applied Innovation will continue to collaborate with HP and its customers to drive change where climate action, human rights, and digital equity intersect with business value.
About Applied Innovation
With nearly forty years of industry expertise, Applied Innovation provides imaging, technology, and automation services to businesses, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and manufacturing operations. Applied’s technology services and solutions are created with one goal in mind: to improve their clients’ businesses and the lives of the people working within them. Applied Innovation locations in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Florida are home to over 500 team members, our world-class technology partnerships, and a unique Customer Loyalty Center. To learn more visit: www.appliedinnovation.com.