disadvantaged youth” which “has contributed to thousands of national and local charities geared toward improving children's education” (The Staples Foundation). In 2014, the Staples Foundation dedicated over $2 million to be donated to over “1,000 organizations” (Staples: 2 Million & Change) in more than 20 countries throughout the world. The 2 Million & Change page claims that In the U.S. alone, “grants were awarded to 990 local non-profit organizations in 47 states“(Staples: 2 Million & Change) during 2014. By inspiring its associates to volunteer and nominate opportunities in mentoring, tutoring, community service, and other local events within their own communities, Staples continues to take a proactive position in supporting the communities
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has been proactive in promoting “sustainable business practices” (Staples: Environment). Through initiatives that include recycling programs, offering eco-friendly products, operating energy efficient facilities, and limiting packaging needed for its products, Staples, Inc. intends to reduce the impact its organization has on the environment. According to Staples, Inc. by 2020, it intends to “reduce the use of outbound packaging materials in the United States before 20%” (Staples: Evironment - Sustainable Products), “Reduce electrical intensity globally by 25% and Reduce total carbon emissions by 50%” (Staples: Environment - Renewable Energy and Efficiency). According to Nielson.com “Global retail analysis shows increased sales for brands with sustainability claims on packaging or active marketing of corporate social responsibility efforts” (Press Room), a strategy Staples, Inc. has been working towards since 2010. Additionally, Staples, Inc. hopes to not only improve its own operations, but has a vision to “Achieve zero carbon emissions in our operations and help customers pursue the same goal” (Staples: Environment - Renewable Energy and Efficiency), knowing that it cannot improve its operations …show more content…
In an effort to build an organization with strong integrity in every aspect of its business, Staples, Inc. had to ensure that not only did it and its associates conduct business with dignity, integrity and respect; it must hold its suppliers in to the same standards. By defining standard ethical practices in areas that include labor, discrimination, harassment, environmental impact, wages, and accounting, Staples, Inc. could define itself, the associates who operate it, and the suppliers who support it as the “great corporate citizen” (Staples: About Us) it intends to
has been proactive in promoting “sustainable business practices” (Staples: Environment). Through initiatives that include recycling programs, offering eco-friendly products, operating energy efficient facilities, and limiting packaging needed for its products, Staples, Inc. intends to reduce the impact its organization has on the environment. According to Staples, Inc. by 2020, it intends to “reduce the use of outbound packaging materials in the United States before 20%” (Staples: Evironment - Sustainable Products), “Reduce electrical intensity globally by 25% and Reduce total carbon emissions by 50%” (Staples: Environment - Renewable Energy and Efficiency). According to Nielson.com “Global retail analysis shows increased sales for brands with sustainability claims on packaging or active marketing of corporate social responsibility efforts” (Press Room), a strategy Staples, Inc. has been working towards since 2010. Additionally, Staples, Inc. hopes to not only improve its own operations, but has a vision to “Achieve zero carbon emissions in our operations and help customers pursue the same goal” (Staples: Environment - Renewable Energy and Efficiency), knowing that it cannot improve its operations …show more content…
In an effort to build an organization with strong integrity in every aspect of its business, Staples, Inc. had to ensure that not only did it and its associates conduct business with dignity, integrity and respect; it must hold its suppliers in to the same standards. By defining standard ethical practices in areas that include labor, discrimination, harassment, environmental impact, wages, and accounting, Staples, Inc. could define itself, the associates who operate it, and the suppliers who support it as the “great corporate citizen” (Staples: About Us) it intends to