In October 2014, Staples became the first to launch an exclusive green energy offering for small businesses, the company announced in its Q3 2014 sustainability report. Now, small businesses can sign up for 100% green electricity from Bullfrog Power online to position their businesses as environmental leaders. On the Staples website, a small business can select its green electricity purchase based on the size of the business—either 18 MWh of green energy for companies with 1-10 employees, or 45 MWh of green energy for companies with 11-25 employees. When a business signs on for Bullfrog Power's green electricity, Bullfrog ensures that the electricity going onto the grid on behalf of the company is from clean, renewable sources. The business will immediately begin reducing its emissions footprint and can access Bullfrog's recognition tools and marketing templates.
Other achievements touted in the sustainability report include:
Staples also reiterated its announcement from Q2 that it has expanded its range of eco-responsible products, and continues to develop and support initiatives to reduce excess product packaging as part of its corporate responsibility strategy. Staples has recently expanded printing paper assortments in-store and online to include Forest Stewardship Council Certified (FSC) Hammermill Brand paper, manufactured by International Paper. Staples and Me to We also offer a line of eco-conscious products. For the holiday season, Staples says a range of new Me to We products will be available, including journals, planners, sketch books and calendars printed on a minimum of 30% post-consumer waste paper.
