Staples 2012 Annual Report Download - page 5

SUMMARY OF 2012 STAPLES SOUL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staples Soul recognizes the close connection between our success and our ability to make a
positive impact on our customers, our associates and the planet. We believe Staples Soul helps to
make us an employer and neighbor of choice, differentiates our brand and allows us to grow
profitably and responsibly.
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COMMUNITY
Staples is dedicated to providing education and job skills opportunities to communities where our
customers and associates live and work. We contribute through large-scale initiatives as well as local,
grassroots programs that promote goodwill and build strong community ties globally.
Progress update:
Donated more than $14.6 million to non-profit organizations around the world through
Staples Foundation, corporate charitable giving programs, in-kind donations and cause
marketing efforts.
Launched the 2 Million & Change program which enabled associates globally to direct more
than $2.1 million to 470 organizations they personally care about and support.
Led three successful school supply drives in U.S., Canadian and Portuguese stores,
generating more than $2 million in school supplies for local youth in-need.
Enabled Boys & Girls Clubs of America to increase their number of Torch Club programs to
1,892 serving 22,627 youth.
Piloted an associate Recognition and Rewards program in five countries to allow associates
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donate to a charity of their choice through Staples Foundation.
Associates participated in community volunteering events in 16 countries and raised money
for local organizations through fitness fundraisers in 12 countries.
ETHICS
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conduct which demonstrates an uncompromising commitment to that Code. Both are essential to
build the trust of our customers, investors and other stakeholders. That's why we hold all Staples
associates, from the boardroom to the store floor to the supply chain, to the highest standards of
honesty, fairness and integrity.
Progress update:
Created and launched online Ethics and Compliance Community (internal online site),
providing associates with a single destination to access policies, training and resources.
Revised and streamlined ethics and compliance training to ensure that associates have easy
access to all of their required training.