# Staples Wins ENERGY STAR® Award for Exceptional Energy Efficiency

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- Published: 2015-04-10T03:27:27-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## The EPA is awarding Staples with the 2015 Energy Star® Partner Of The Year. This is also the fifth consecutive year Staples has won an award by USEPA for sustainable leadership.

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Staples recently achieved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR
® award for exceptional energy efficiency. The award is also an acknowledgment of
the company’s continuous commitment. Especially to energy-saving initiatives and
sustainability.

### What Is ENERGY STAR?

First of all, ENERGY STAR is an international program. One that is also dedicated
to helping individuals. Furthermore businesses, and organizations. Those that make
better energy decisions. It is run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
also the U.S. Department of Energy. The program awards businesses that demonstrate
superior energy efficiency practices and products with the ENERGY STAR label.

#### How Does Staples Meet the ENERGY STAR Criteria?

Staples has taken many steps to reduce energy consumption in its stores and offices.
For example, the company has implemented energy-efficient lighting, installed occupancy
sensors, and implemented an extensive building envelope retrofit program. These 
efforts have resulted in a 14 percent reduction in energy consumption in its stores.

In addition, Staples has implemented a comprehensive energy management program across
its entire business. This program has helped to reduce energy use by an average 
of 6 percent per year. The company has also introduced an energy audit program to
help identify and resolve energy-related issues. The program helps Staples identify
areas where energy efficiency can be improved, such as lighting, HVAC systems, and
air compressors.

Staples’ commitment to energy efficiency has paid off. The company has achieved 
a total energy reduction of 19 percent since 2012 and earned the ENERGY STAR award
for its impressive energy efficiency efforts.

#### Conclusion

Staples’ commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability has been recognized 
with the ENERGY STAR award for exceptional energy efficiency. The company has implemented
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audits, and energy-efficient building retrofits, resulting in an impressive 19 percent
reduction in energy use since 2012.

These efforts demonstrate that even large businesses can take steps towards energy
efficiency and sustainability. With the help of programs like ENERGY STAR, businesses
can help reduce energy use and their environmental impact. [Source

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