- Reducing operational carbon emissions to meet 2028 goals.
- Achieving 90% waste diversion rate in fulfillment centers by 2028.
- Ensuring 70% of suppliers (by spend) have climate change reduction targets aligned with science by 2028.
Staples, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Staples, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 35.4K MT CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 31.1K MT CO2e; Scope 2: 33.6K MT CO2e (Market Based); Scope 3: 3.9M MT CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
35.4K MT CO2e
2023
Water Usage
16.1K kGal
2023
Waste
31.6K short tons
2023
Energy Use
236.4K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 31.1K MT CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 33.6K MT CO2e (Market Based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.9M MT CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 35.4K MT CO2e |
| 2013 | 158.8K MtCO2e (after offsets) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced operational carbon emissions by 24% from our 2021 baseline.
- Diverted 88% of waste generated in our fulfillment centers into recycling.
- 63% of suppliers are tracking to establish carbon reduction goals aligned with science.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce the weight of cardboard per carton by 20%
- Eliminate wasted air space by 75%
- Reduce the weight of air pillows per carton by 10%
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 90% waste diversion rate in fulfillment centers by 2028.
- Reduce operational carbon emissions by 35% from a 2021 baseline by 2028.
- Have 70% of suppliers (by spend) with climate change reduction targets aligned with science by 2028.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocialCSR Governance