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7
Diversity
xContinue to create a culture of inclusiveness and grow our diverse workforce by attracting and retaining
top talent.
xCultivate and leverage the potential of all associates through training and development, including
expanding our International Management Trainee Program to other countries in which Staples operates.
xReflect the face of our customers by serving communities in which we do business, particularly investing
in and building our relationships with minority- and women-owned vendors and supplies.
xBecome a preferred vendor to minority- and women-owned businesses.
Environment
xImprove and expand our offerings of environmental products.
xMake it easy for our customers to find environmentally preferable products.
xTarget new locations across the U.S. to install rooftop solar systems. We anticipate starting construction
on more than 15 new projects in 2007 alone. We will also pursue opportunities to install wind turbines at
several sites to reduce our carbon impact.
xIncrease and enhance the recycling services we provide to make it even easier for our customers to make
a difference for the environment.
Ethics
xContinue to drive a culture of integrity and accountability by reinforcing our
Speak Up
program in the U.S.
and by adapting
Speak Up
to fit the culture in each of our international operations.
xIncrease global awareness of our Code of Ethics through communication and training.
xExpand the global reach of our privacy and information protection program, starting with Europe.
xRoll out online Code of Ethics and Information Protection and Privacy training in Canada.
xDevelop and implement globally a comprehensive antibribery program.
The above information details just a few of our upcoming endeavors. For more details about our
accomplishments and how we plan to get involved, give back and make a difference in the future, visit
www.staples.com/soul, where the entire 2006 Corporate Responsibility Report will be available in June.