Office Depot Wins 3 Green Awards
In November 2009, Office Depot fought off stiff competition, from the likes of Cadbury, Enact Energy Management and Vital Earth, to triumph in the EDIE Award for Best Retail Initiative, for our revolutionary 'Greener Office Guide' which educates clients and staff about ways to cut the environmental impact of activities up and down the office supply chain.
EDIE (Environmental Data Interactive Exchange) is an online resource for environmental professionals, researchers and anyone with an interest in green issues, bringing together practical information and in-depth news. The EDIE awards celebrate environmental excellence and the year’s most successful green innovators and environmental breakthroughs, recognising top consultants in their field and highlighting environmental projects that are setting the standard for sustainability.
"We are delighted to have won this award for the 'Greener Office Guide'. We have consistently demonstrated over a number of years our leadership in the area of environment and it is great when our efforts are recognised. Our environmental campaign aims to encourage customers to make informed choices about sustainable procurement of office products. The guide acts as a roadmap, helping customers begin or assess their progress on their journey towards greater sustainability," explained Marcel Jacobs, Senior Manager Environmental Strategy, Quality and Social Compliance at Office Depot Europe.
Office Depot was also presented with 2 Silver Green Apple Awards for its Packaging Waste Reduction Programme and Stakeholder Communication Project at the House of Commons on 17th November.