Staples Wins a 2017 S&P Global Platts Global Energy Award
Winners Unveiled on December 7th at
Black-Tie Event in New York City
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Staples was named the Corporate Social Responsibility winner at the 2017 S&P
Global Platts Global Energy Awards held in New York City on December
7th. Bob Valair, director of energy management for Staples, was also
nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to
energy conservation.
Hosted by S&P
Global Platts, the leading independent provider of information and
benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, the annual
awards program honors organizations and individuals in the energy
industry who are dedicated to achieving excellence.
“We congratulate Staples for winning the Corporate Social Responsibility
award,” said Martin Fraenkel, president of S&P Global Platts. “The
independent panel of judges was impressed with Staples for its stand out
performance in this awards category and for its commitment to the energy
industry’s advancement.”
Whether at corporate offices, stores or warehouses, Staples looks at
every aspect of the business and culture including environmental
awareness of the products it consumes and produces to identify energy
efficiencies. The company recently saved $1.5 million by changing
regular lights to LEDs in over 1,000 stores and reduced water
consumption by 65 percent at the Rialto, California facility by
installing smart water meters.
“Our company takes a great deal of pride in running our operations
efficiently to minimize our environmental footprint and impact on the
environment,” said Valair. “We are constantly looking at ways create
awareness and educate our associates, customers and the community on how
to conserve energy.”
The program bestowed 20 awards upon companies and individuals before an
audience of nearly 400 energy and finance executives. For the full list
of 2017
Global Energy Awards winners, including the judges’ rationale, visit
the Global
Energy Awards website. A full summary of the winners is available
via Platts
Insight Magazine, which includes sector-by-sector energy outlook
analysis reports.
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About Staples
Staples helps the world work better with work
solutions that deliver industry-leading products, services and expertise
across office supplies, facilities, breakroom, furniture, technology,
promotional products, and print and marketing services. The company
supports businesses of all sizes from sole-preneurs to the Fortune 100
and everything in between. We meet customers where they are with
every-day low prices across multiple channels, including direct sales,
e-commerce, mobile, AI-powered “conversational commerce” and retail.
Headquartered near Boston, Mass., Staples operates in North America.
More information about Staples is available at www.staples.com.
Contacts
Staples
Scott Michel, 508-253-4272
Scott.Michel@staples.com
