Ethics

We strive to maintain a culture of integrity where our associates understand and live by our high ethical standards. By setting an ethical tone at the top and maintaining effective corporate governance practices, we demonstrate our commitment to integrity. We hold ourselves accountable for doing business ethically and legally by providing our associates with practical tools to enable sound decision–making and the ability to come forward with questions or concerns without fear of retaliation. Through these initiatives, we help ensure that our associates will continue to act in the best interest of Staples and our shareholders. In addition, our ethics program holds suppliers making Staples® brand products accountable for meeting the standards outlined in our Supplier Code of Conduct.

Ethical Conduct

Maintaining a culture of integrity is critical to ensuring that our associates act in the best interest of Staples and our shareholders. Our Code of Ethics sets forth our core expectations for all associates regarding ethical conduct, including such topics as conflicts of interest, customer privacy, and accurate books and records. Through training, ongoing communication, and help line resources, we bring our Code of Ethics to life. Learn more.

Ethical Sourcing

Staples strives to work with suppliers that source their products in a manner that protects workers' human rights, workers' health and safety, and the environment. Our commitment to ethical sourcing is described in our Supplier Code of Conduct.

• Ethical Conduct
• Supplier Responsibility
• Staples Soul Main

• Code of Ethics (PDF)
• Supplier Code of Conduct (PDF)
• Ethics Section - 2006 Staples Soul Report (PDF)
• 2006 Staples Soul Report (PDF)

• Corporate Governance