# Staples Earns 2019 Energy Star® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/05/staples-earns-2019-energy-star-partner-of-the-year-sustained-excellence-award/
- Published: 2019-05-05T02:43:06-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

# Wednesday, April 17, 2019 8:00 am EDT :  WASHINGTON 

“Their innovation and leadership enhance America’s economic competitiveness. Reducing
costly energy waste improves air quality and public health while protecting the 
environment.”

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–[Staples, Inc](https://news.staples.com/press-release/corporate/staples-earns-2019-energy-star-partner-year-sustained-excellence-award).,
is proud to announce we received the 2019 ENERGY STAR^(®) Partner of the Year Sustained
Excellence Award for continued leadership and superior contributions to ENERGY STAR.
Staples’ accomplishments were recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
and the U.S. Department of Energy at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on April 11,
2019.

![Staples HQ uses solar power too](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/
uploads/2015/04/download.jpg?w=780&quality=89&ssl=1)

“It is an honor to receive this [award for our energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/10/green-mountain-energy-environmental-award-recognition/)
efficiency efforts throughout the past decades. Our team works hard every day to
[conserve energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2006/06/greenlands-ice-sheet-is-slip-sliding-away/)
and make a difference in the environment. Through best practices and innovation,
we save on energy, water and we benefit from renewables making a positive impact
for our customers and our associates,” said Bob Valair, Energy and Environmental
Services, Staples

“I applaud the 2019 [ENERGY STAR](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/04/a-catalyst-for-change-energy-star-set-top-boxes/)
Award Winners,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Bill Wehrum.“
Their innovation and leadership enhance America’s economic competitiveness. Reducing
costly energy waste improves air quality and public health while protecting the 
environment.”

![Staples goes Smart Sized Packagaing](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/
uploads/2015/04/smart-sized-packaging.jpg?w=780&quality=89&ssl=1)

The highest honor among ENERGY STAR Awards is the [ENERGY STAR Partner](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/05/panasonic-earns-2020-energy-star-partner-of-the-year-sustained-excellence-award/)
of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award. EPA presents the Sustained Excellence Award
to [partners that have already received ENERGY STAR](https://greenlivingguy.com/2005/07/go-pedr-esr750-wins-scooter-of-the-year-award-for-2004/)
Partner of the Year recognition for a minimum of two consecutive years and have 
gone above and beyond the criteria needed to qualify for recognition. Winners hail
from small, family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 organizations – representing 
energy-efficient products, services, new homes, and buildings in the commercial,
industrial, and public sectors.

![Staples stores use solar power too](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/
uploads/2015/04/e-star-infographic.jpg?resize=135%2C90&quality=89&ssl=1)

For a complete list of 2019 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR’s awards
program, visit energystar.gov/awardwinners.

**About Staples** 
 Staples is The Worklife Fulfillment Company, helping businesses
of all sizes be more productive, connected and inspired — however and wherever they
work today. With dedicated account teams, category professionals, innovative brands
and a curated product assortment for business, Staples provides customized solutions
to help organizations achieve their goals. The company operates in North America
through eCommerce and direct sales, and is headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts.
More information about Staples is available at staples.com^(®).

**About ENERGY STAR** 
 ENERGY STAR^(®) is the government-backed symbol for energy
efficiency, providing simple, credible, and unbiased information that consumers 
and businesses rely on to make well-informed decisions.

Thousands of industrial, commercial, utility, state, and local organizations—including
more than 40 percent of the Fortune 500®—rely on their partnership with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deliver cost-saving energy efficiency solutions.
Since 1992, ENERGY STAR and its [partners](https://greenlivingguy.com/2007/03/electric-bike-eases-journey-vernon-morning-star/)
helped save American families and businesses nearly 4 trillion kilowatt-hours of
electricity and associated reductions of over 3 billion metric tons of greenhouse
gases. In 2017 alone, ENERGY STAR and its [partners helped Americans save](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/01/pacific-leatherback-turtle-conservation-efforts/)
$30 billion in energy costs.

More background information about ENERGY STAR can be found at: [energystar.gov/about](https://www.energystar.gov/about)
and energystar.gov/numbers.

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