Green Procurement Awards
Winners of European Office Products Special Recognition Award 2008
"When the judging panel met in November and were discussing the environmental award, we felt incredibly lucky to be presented by so many strong nominations.
However there is one company that has demonstrated a commitment to the green cause not just in the last 12 months but has set the standard for many years. This long term dedication places this company, and the office products industry, at the forefront of the global effort to combat climate change and the creation of sustainable industries. A unique achievement, and one the judging panel felt was worthy of special recognition.
The judges have therefore decided to present a Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Environmental Leadership. The winner is Office Depot"
Steve Hilleard, CEO, OPI
ISO 14001 accredited, certified since 2003
ISO accreditation ensures an ongoing audit (internal and external) and review process. It's a sign of commitment to consistently improve our processes and impact on the environment.
Winners of the 2008 BSI ISO14001 Innovation Award
The judges were really impressed with the way in which Office Depot had embedded the motto ‘Buy Green, Be Green, Sell Green’ into its every day business practices. Also the work that is done for their customers to reduce the environmental impacts of their purchases was felt to be incredibly valuable and innovative; namely the Enlighten website and environmental spend analysis reports.
Green Apple Awards winner 2006, 2007 and 2008
The Green Apple Awards are national awards hosted by the Green Organisation, open to all walks of business. Office Depot was delighted to be selected for an award in 2008 for this website.
OPI (Office Products International) awards winner for 3 years in a row
"Not for the first time Office Depot wowed the judges with its comprehensive and passionate approach to the environment… Office Depot continues to be our industry's champion for all things 'Green'"- quote from judges
Winners of BOSS (British Office Supplies and Services) Federation environmental award 2007 and 2008
"Office Depot’s entry was comprehensive, succinct and very detailed yet accessible. It covered all the requirements, and showed how they were managing their own impact on the environment, as well as helping their customers."- quote from BOSS Federation