Corporate Express

Corporate Express’ Sustainability Journey

Corporate Express began its move into sustainable practices over a decade ago. The launch of our environmentally preferable products in 1998 saw our commitment extend to developing a sustainable supply chain that supports our customers’ focus. Over the years we have made remarkable achievements in four key areas of our corporate social responsibility (CSR): workplace, marketplace, environment and community.

We recently released our second annual Sustainability Report to summarise Corporate Express’ CSR programs and initiatives for 2009 and introduces targets in each of the key areas for 2010.

Some highlights include:
•    Key sustainability impacts of our operations
•    The launch of new initiatives: Consolidating deliveries and gaining more control of our distribution supply chain and introducing new technology systems to streamline our processes
•    Disclosure of metrics including workforce makeup and carbon footprint
•    Details of our progress since our first sustainability report in 2009
•    Highlights of employee community

We have used the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines, the most widely used sustainability reporting framework in the world for economic, social and environmental reporting. This report brings together all our sustainability activities in one easy-to-digest document and sets a benchmark for future reporting.

Our CSR programs allow us to demonstrate leadership, responsibility and accountability. By investing in our CSR programs we have invested in the future of our business, our communities and our people.

The sustainability of our business can be directly attributed to the skills and attitudes of our people. Without the continued efforts of our staff and the support of customers, we would not be able to continue to implement the initiatives such as we have to date.

Our report is available from on our website www.cenz.co.nz