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Corporate Express Australia Limited (ASX:CXP) publishes 2008 Sustainability Report

Corporate Express Australia Limited (ASX:CXP) publishes 2008 Sustainability Report

Published 09-10-09

Issued by Corporate Express Australia

Summary

The report summarises Corporate Express' CSR programs & initiatives & introduces targets in each of these areas for 2009

Report Highlights

Australia's leading business essentials supplier Corporate Express Australia Limited (ASX:CXP) has released its first Sustainability Report. The 2008 Report covers the company's Australian and New Zealand operations and their key impacts and initiatives in the areas of workplace, marketplace, the environment and community.

The report summarises Corporate Express' CSR programs and initiatives and introduces targets in each of these areas for 2009.

Highlights of the report include:

Key milestones of Corporate Express' sustainability journey
New Corporate Social Responsibility governance
The launch of three new initiatives: Learning & Development Team, Women in Leadership Council and Indigenous Support Program
Disclosure of metrics including workforce makeup and carbon footprint
Details on the Ecological Sustainable Design features of the new corporate head office, data centre and regional distribution centre
Highlights of employee community activities

“As a reseller of business products, the biggest difference we can make is in the way we approach our supply chain — ensuring the ethical sourcing of products,” said Paul Hitchcock, CEO of Corporate Express.
Jennifer Williams, Corporate Express’ Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, said “the company has been committed for many years to developing a sustainable supply chain that supports its customers’ sustainability focus”.

The Sustainability Report and related performance data are available at www.ce.com.au under 'Sustainability'.

Please send feedback on the report to csr@ce.com.au

About Corporate Express

Corporate Express Australia Limited, an ASX-listed company, is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of business essentials with over 50 branches around Australia and New Zealand. Its supply of business essentials include office products, IT solutions, business furniture, print management, canteen & catering, promotional marketing, facility supplies and education.
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Corporate Express Australia

Corporate Express Australia

Corporate Express Australia Pty Limited is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of office essentials, with a product offering including office products, IT solutions, business furniture, print management, canteen and catering supplies, promotional marketing, facility supplies and education products. Corporate Express Australia, Corporate Express New Zealand, are owned by Staples.

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