Staples Inc. Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 13th Consecutive Year
September 28 2016 - 6:57AM
Business Wire
Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today that for the
thirteenth year in a row it has been named to the Dow Jones
Sustainability Index, a leading global benchmark for corporate
responsibility.
“To be selected, for the thirteenth year in a row, as a
component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices is a testament to
Staples commitment to sustainability," said Mark Buckley, vice
president of environmental affairs, Staples, Inc. "We not only
operate our business in a responsible manner, we help our customers
make a positive impact on the planet by offering them more
sustainable products and services.”
As a result of its continued commitment, Staples has once again
been recognized for its leading environmental and social business
practices. Recent highlights include:
- Offering more than 13,000 products
globally with environmental attributes, representing more than $5.2
billion in sales in 2015, about 30 percent of global product
sales.
- 56 million ink and toner cartridges
recycled for customers in 2015 across all Staples markets.
- 26 million pounds of office technology
recycled for customers for free globally last year.
- In 2015, Staples ended the year with
527 active buildings certified to the ENERGY STAR standard, or 38
percent of its total US operations. Staples has been an ENERGY STAR
Partner of the Year for 7 consecutive years.
- In 2016, Staples has been recognized
with the Alliance to Save Energy’s Stars of Energy Efficiency Built
Environment award for its commitment to energy reduction and
efficiency in its stores.
- The ISO14001 Environmental Management
System standard is held in 84 facilities across Staples
internationally. Staples Sweden, Staples Denmark and Staples Norway
were the first facilities in the industry in Europe to receive ISO
26000 verification, an international standard for social
responsibility.
- Staples Europe has planted 7,400 trees
through its support of Plant for the Planet, one of the world’s
leading tree planting charities.
To learn more about sustainable products and services at
Staples, visit our sustainability center
at: www.staples.com/sustainability.
For additional information on the DJSI, please
visit: http://www.sustainability-indices.com/
About Staples, Inc.
Staples retail stores and Staples.com help small business
customers make more happen by providing a broad assortment of
products, expanded business services and easy ways to shop, all
backed with a lowest price guarantee. Staples offers
businesses the convenience to shop and buy how and when they want -
in store, online, via mobile or though social apps. Staples.com
customers can either buy online and pick-up in store or ship for
free from Staples.com with Staples Rewards minimum purchase.
Expanded services also make it easy for businesses to succeed with
in-store Business Centers featuring shipping services and products,
copying, scanning, faxing and computer work stations, Tech
Services, full-service Print & Marketing Services, Staples
Merchant Services, small business lending and credit services.
Staples Business Advantage, the business-to-business division of
Staples, Inc., helps mid-market, commercial and enterprise-sized
customers make more happen by offering a curated assortment of
products and services combined with deep expertise, best-in-class
customer service, competitive pricing and state-of-the art
ecommerce site. Staples Business Advantage is the one-source
solution for all things businesses need to succeed, including
office supplies, facilities cleaning and maintenance, breakroom
snacks and beverages, technology, furniture, interior design and
Print & Marketing Services. Headquartered outside of Boston,
Staples, Inc. operates throughout North and South America, Europe,
Asia, Australia and New Zealand. More information about Staples
(NASDAQ: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com.
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