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We continued to roll out right-size packaging technology in the US and Europe. In the US,
the Smart-size technology has been launched in 75% of our distribution centers. In
Europe, we have 12 active Jivaro machines across Europe.
In the US, we’ve been sourcing 100% of our electricity from renewable sources. We also
reduce energy consumption through our 585 ENERGY STAR certified buildings.
The ISO14001 Environmental Management System standard is held in around 110 facilities
across Staples International in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, the UK, China, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY RECOGNITION
As a result of the collaborative effort of our leadership team and our associates globally, several
organizations recognized Staples in 2013 for excellence in corporate responsibility.
For the tenth consecutive year, selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability
Indexes (DJSI) for 2012/2013.
Named to the 2014 Global 100 Sustainability Index, one of the top measures in corporate
sustainability analysis, published by Corporate Knights, a media, research and investment
advisory company. Staples is one of two global retailers in the rankings and the only one in
North America to rank.
Awarded “Best Place to Work for Diverse Managers” by Diversity MBA Magazine.
For the fourth straight year, earned 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate
Equality Index.
Winner of Commonwealth Compacts’ Diversity Standout Award for our commitment to
bringing more diverse hires to Boston and surrounding communities.
EPA Green Power Partner recognition: ranked #4 among all retailers, #7 among Fortune 500
companies and #8 in the U.S. (as of January 2014).
Recognized for Sustained Excellence in Green Power by U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency.
Selected as finalist for the Platts Global Energy Awards for second consecutive year, in the
Corporate Social Responsibility category.
Received U.S. EPA’s 2013 Excellence in GHG Management (Goal Achievement Award)
Staples Canada received the 2014 Environmental Leader Project of the Year Award for its
Easy on the Planet program.
Staples Advantage Canada received the Excellence in Corporate Responsibility (ECR)
Award from Green Living Enterprises.
For the fourth consecutive year, Staples Advantage Canada received the Community
Leadership Award of Excellence from the Canadian Office Products Association (COPA).
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