Staples Inc. Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 14th Consecutive Year

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Staples, Inc. announced today that for the fourteenth year in a row it
has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, a leading global
benchmark for corporate responsibility.

The annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (“DJSI”), is a partnership
between RobecoSAM and S&P Dow Jones Indices. RobecoSAM continuously
raises the bar to identify the most sustainable companies in the world,
while encouraging companies to improve their sustainability practices.

“Our commitment to making Staples a more sustainable company is good for
our business, our customers and the communities that we serve,” said
Mark Buckley, Staples’ vice president of environmental affairs. “Over
the past fourteen years we have made a lot of progress towards
developing Staples into a leader in environmental responsibility and our
efforts have helped reduce waste and maximize energy efficiency within
our daily business operations.”

As a result of its continued commitment toward sustainability, Staples
has been recognized for its positive environmental practices. Recent
highlights include:

• Sold more than $5.08 billion in products with environmental
  attributes, or 28 percent of our total product sales.
• Donated more than $11 million to non-profit organizations around the
  world.
• Recycled more than 48.8 million pounds of electronic waste and ink
  cartridges for customers.
• Earned an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for the eighth year in
  a row.
• Currently offer more than 14,000 eco-conscious products.

To learn more about sustainable products and services at Staples, visit
our sustainability center at: www.staples.com/sustainability.
For additional information on the DJSI, please visit: http://www.sustainability-indices.com/.

About Staples, Inc.
Staples
brings technology and people together in innovative ways to consistently
deliver products, services and expertise that elevate and delight
customers. Staples is in business with businesses and is passionate
about helping businesses work better. Headquartered outside of Boston,
Mass., Staples, Inc. operates primarily in North America. More
information about Staples is available at www.staples.com.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Staples, Inc.
Scott Michel, 508-253-4272
[email protected]