Staples honored for energy efficiency
Staples has been recognized for its leadership in energy conservation.
The office supplies giant was named the Corporate Social Responsibility winner at the 2017 S&P Global Platts Energy Awards, which are hosted by S&P, an independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets.
Staples recently saved $1.5 million by changing regular lights to LEDs in over 1,000 stores and reduced water consumption by 65% at the Rialto, California facility by installing smart water meters. Across its corporate offices, stores and 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, according to S&P Global.
“Our company takes a great deal of pride in running our operations efficiently to minimize our environmental footprint and impact on the environment,” said Bob Valair, director of energy management, Staples. “We are constantly looking at ways create awareness and educate our associates, customers and the community on how to conserve energy.”
The office supplies giant was named the Corporate Social Responsibility winner at the 2017 S&P Global Platts Energy Awards, which are hosted by S&P, an independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets.
Staples recently saved $1.5 million by changing regular lights to LEDs in over 1,000 stores and reduced water consumption by 65% at the Rialto, California facility by installing smart water meters. Across its corporate offices, stores and 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, according to S&P Global.
“Our company takes a great deal of pride in running our operations efficiently to minimize our environmental footprint and impact on the environment,” said Bob Valair, director of energy management, Staples. “We are constantly looking at ways create awareness and educate our associates, customers and the community on how to conserve energy.”