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7
Environment
xMake it easy for our customers to make a difference by continuing to improve our offering of
environmentally preferable products and services.
xIn the United States and Canada, ensure that 35% or more of all paper products sold by weight at
the end of 2006 consist of post-consumer recycled content or environmentally preferable tree-free
fibers.
xExtend environmental data collection and reporting to encompass international operations and
establish specific global environmental improvement targets for 2007.
xDevelop six or more additional on-site renewable energy projects in 2006, as resources allow, and
pursue additional energy efficiency and carbon mitigation strategies, including projects related to
operations and transportation.
xIncorporate certified fiber content into our paper products offered for sale within the constraints
of market conditions, demand, and cost considerations.
Community
xContinue to build the global partnership between Staples Foundation for Learning and Ashoka.
xExpand associate involvement in the communities where our customers and associates live and
work.
xFurther leverage relationships with partners in the areas of environmental stewardship, diversity,
entrepreneurship, and the Hispanic population to maximize impact on communities in the United
States.
Diversity
xUphold an inclusive, results-oriented environment that values each member of our diverse and
talented team.
xSustain competitive advantage through our ability to mirror the diversity of our customers.
xImprove recruitment and retention from all diverse population segments.