The Working and Learning Company continues to
lead the charge for a greener future with key achievements across
waste diversion and energy efficiency
RICHMOND
HILL, ON, April 16, 2024 /CNW/ - In just four
years, Staples Canada has
surpassed two of its 2025 Goals for a Greener Future,
including 8 million writing instruments and 840,000 kilograms of
batteries recycled before 2025. The company is committed to driving
tangible impact across its national footprint with more than 2,500
eco-friendly products available in-store and online, free in-store
recycling programs, and renewable energy solutions powering key
segments of its store and supply chain operations.
"We're continuously investing in our sustainability initiatives
to offer simple and effective solutions to help Canadians make
environmentally conscious decisions, and we know our programs are
making a difference. Our electronics recycling program alone has
collected more than 23 million kilograms of e-waste since 2020,"
said Rachel Huckle, CEO,
Staples Canada. "We're proud of
the remarkable progress we've made in our journey towards a greener
future, and as we approach 2025, we look forward to continuing to
champion our sustainability objectives, making both our associates
and communities proud."
Surpassing sustainability milestones
In 2020,
Staples set its 2025 Goals for
a Greener Future with the help of its sustainability partners.
These sustainability goals focus on two key pillars: waste
diversion recycling and energy efficiency. The following goals have
been surpassed one year ahead of target:
- 8 million units of writing instruments recycled: In
partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle,
Staples has been able to divert
more than 8 million writing instruments from landfills. Through the
program, customers are encouraged to drop off used writing
instruments at their local Staples
which are sent to TerraCycle for recycling – serving as the only
free, in-store solution for writing instrument recycling in
Canada.
- 840,000 kilograms of used batteries
recycled: Staples Canada partners with Call2Recycle
Canada to collect used batteries
(rechargeable and alkaline) from all store locations, Staples
Professional and its Home Office for recycling. Through this
partnership, Staples has been able
to divert more than 840,000 kilograms of batteries from landfills
since 2020. In recognition of progress made, Call2Recycle
awarded Staples Canada with the
2023 Leader in Sustainability Award for the fourth year in a
row.
Reducing carbon emissions
In 2023, Staples Canada celebrated its 10-year
partnership anniversary with Bullfrog Power. As Bullfrog Power's
largest retail partner, all print orders made through Staples Print
Services are bullfrogpowered® with 100% renewable electricity as of
2023. The partnership also enables all Staples Studio co-working
spaces and staples.ca to be bullfrogpowered with 100% clean,
pollution-free electricity. By choosing Bullfrog Power,
Staples Canada is reducing its
carbon footprint, contributing to the development of new
community-based green energy projects in Canada, and supporting an innovative approach
to growing the renewable energy industry.
Staples Canada's Electric
Vehicle (EV) fleet generated more than 3,500 kilograms in reduced
CO2 equivalents in 2023. The EV trucks are designed to
provide analytics to measure, monitor and share results of emission
reductions and environmental impact in real-time. Staples continues to invest in EVs and has
plans to expand the electrification of its fleet in the future.
Staples Professional also celebrated its 15-year anniversary in
partnership with Tree Canada last
year. Through the partnership, Staples Professional has planted
more than 237,997 trees and supported numerous community greening
projects to help grow a better place to live for all Canadians. On
National Tree Day, Staples
associates gathered in cities across Canada to plant trees and celebrate
sustainability. As a result of these efforts, Staples planted 6,354 trees in 2023.
Supporting Canadians with free recycling
solutions:
Along with writing instrument and battery
recycling, Staples' 300+ store
locations across Canada have
several free recycling solutions available for customers. Through
these programs, Staples has
recycled more than 8 million kilograms of e-waste and 7 million ink
and toner cartridges since 2020. Programs offerings include:
- Ink and Toner Recycling
- Electronics Recycling
- Writing Instrument Recycling
- Battery Recycling
- Secure Shredding Services
- Nespresso Pods (Select Locations Only)
More information on sustainability goals, waste diversion and
recycling programs, along with several informative environment
resources can be found on Staples
Canada's sustainability webpage at
staples.ca/environment.
About Staples
Canada
Staples
Canada is The Working and Learning Company. The
privately-owned company is committed to being a dynamic, inspiring
partner to customers who visit its 300+ locations and staples.ca.
The company has two brands which support business customers:
Staples Preferred for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and
Staples Professional for medium to large-sized enterprises, as
well as seven Staples Studio co-working facilities across
Canada. Through Staples
Print, Canadians can access a variety of print solutions, pack
and ship options, as well as a broad suite of business and
tech services. Staples is a proud
partner of MAP through its Even the Odds campaign, which aims
to tackle inequities in communities across Canada and helps make a future that's fair for
everyone. Visit staples.ca for more information or engage with
us at @StaplesCanada on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and
TikTok.
SOURCE Staples Canada ULC