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Staples Canada surpasses two sustainability milestones ahead of 2025 targetsThe 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 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:
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
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