Staples
Staples, officially known as Staples, Inc., is a leading retailer in the office supply industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a key player in providing a wide range of products and services, including office supplies, technology solutions, and business services. With a strong presence across North America, Staples caters to both individual consumers and businesses, offering unique services such as print and marketing solutions. Over the years, Staples has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its e-commerce platform and the introduction of innovative products tailored to modern workplace needs. Renowned for its commitment to customer service and sustainability, Staples continues to maintain a competitive edge in the market, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable office solutions.
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Staples's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Staples reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 3,033,500 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 32,271,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were about 31,072,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) also saw a reduction from approximately 33,583,000 kg CO2e. Staples has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 35% by 2028, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target is part of their broader strategy to enhance sustainability and is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, Staples has committed that by 2027, 70% of its suppliers, based on spend, will have established science-based GHG emission reduction targets. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Staples, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation. As part of its ongoing efforts, Staples continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while engaging suppliers in sustainability initiatives.
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| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 297,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 39,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Staples is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
