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Stanley Black & Decker announces inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, North America for the seventh consecutive year

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., 2017-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) has been selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the seventh consecutive year. Stanley Black & Decker’s overall score placed the company in the 86th percentile of the DJSI, up from 83rd last year.

“At Stanley Black & Decker, we recognize that we have a broader role to play in bettering our society. To us that means incorporating social responsibility into the day-to-day strategy and operations of our business so we all collectively win,” said Stanley Black & Decker’s President and CEO Jim Loree. “We are honored to be recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the seventh consecutive year. It’s truly a reflection of the commitment of our 55,000 employees around the globe. They all want to make the world a better place by making our company more sustainable and I couldn’t be prouder of the team.”

The DJSI measures performance on more than 600 different data points in 22 different categories, including environmental stewardship, human rights, corporate philanthropy and much more. To be selected for the Index, companies undergo a thorough analysis of company-wide economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, customer relationship management, product stewardship, supply chain standards and labor relations.

Stanley Black & Decker matched the highest score within the Machinery & Electrical Equipment sector for Corporate Governance and Climate Strategy, and delivered within the highest percentile in Corporate Governance, Climate Strategy and Talent Attraction & Retention. Most improved results noted in Innovation Management, Product Stewardship and Talent Attraction & Retention.

Companies are selected according to a systematic assessment that identifies the sustainability leaders in each of 57 industries. The research methodology for the Index includes general and industry-specific sustainability trends. Corporations are evaluated based on a variety of criteria including climate change strategies, energy consumption, human capital development, knowledge management, stakeholder relations and corporate governance.

About Stanley Black & Decker
Stanley Black & Decker, an S&P 500 and FORTUNE 500 company, is the world’s leading provider of tools and storage, the world’s second-largest commercial electronic security company, and a leading engineered fastening systems provider, with unique growth platforms in the Oil & Gas and Infrastructure industries. Well-known brands include: STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, DEWALT, Porter-Cable, Bostitch, Facom, Mac Tools, Proto, Vidmar, Lista, and more. Learn more at www.stanleyblackanddecker.com.

About Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
The DJSI family is offered cooperatively by RobecoSAM Indices and S&P Dow Jones Indices. The family tracks the stock performance of the world’s leading companies in terms of economic, environmental and social criteria.  The indices serve as benchmarks for investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios, and provide an effective engagement platform for companies who want to adopt sustainable best practices. The DJSI for North America launched in September 2005 and reviews the top 20% of the 600 largest companies in the United States and Canada in terms of economic, environmental, and social criteria.

CONTACT:
Tim Perra
Stanley Black & Decker
Vice President, Public Affairs
(860) 826-3260
tim.perra@sbdinc.com

SOURCE: Stanley Black & Decker

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Inditex named the most sustainable company in the retailing industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Arteixo, Spain, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Inditex has been named the most sustainable company in the retailing industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, having scored 80 out of a possible 100 points. The ranking, compiled by the sustainability investing specialist RobecoSam, highlights Inditex’s “leadership within the retail industry with its pioneering stance on human rights” in the supply chain.

In its report on this year’s review, RobecoSAM notes that Inditex “has implemented best-in class human rights policies, due diligence processes and comprehensive risk assessments”, going on to underscore its approach to “public disclosure”, which sets a “new high standard” for the rest of the industry.

As for its environmental performance, the publication flags the reduction in “energy and water consumption”, demonstrating a special “commitment to operational eco-efficiency”. Dow Jones also refers to the company’s ‘Closing the Loop’ programme under which it has set itself “a new goal to eliminate all waste from its own activities by 2020”.

Inditex scored a total of 80 out of a possible 100 points, putting it well head of the industry average of 36 points. More specifically, Inditex scored 97 out of a 100 along the environmental dimension and 76 points along each of the social and economic dimensions.

Inditex has been a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index since 2001, having consistently been the retailing industry leader. The ranking, which dates back to 1999, assessed 2,535 companies from all over the world this year. A total of 316 companies from 24 different sectors were selected for the 2016 edition of the ranking.

The Dow Jones Sustainability Index is the gold standard for sustainability investing; each year it tracks the leading sustainability-driven stocks based on analysis of financially-relevant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. The components of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index stand out for their leadership in their respective sectors along the economic, environmental and social dimensions. Within each of these three dimensions, the contenders are evaluated across a host of parameters, from corporate governance to supply chain management, customer service systems, eco-efficiency policies and even the transparency of their sustainability reporting efforts.

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Edificio Inditex
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A Coruña – ESPAÑA

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comunicacion@inditex.com

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CBRE Group: We are honored to once again be named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Los Angeles, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today (September 12, 2016) announced that it has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the third year in a row. This prestigious index recognizes corporations demonstrating leadership in environmental, social and governance performance.

The 600 largest North American companies of the S&P Global Broad Market Index were invited to participate in the RobecoSAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Of these, less than 25 percent were included on the DJSI.

“We are honored to once again be named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index,” said Bob Sulentic, CBRE’s president and chief executive officer. “We remain committed to responsible business practices and continuous improvement of our own corporate responsibility performance, while assisting our clients with a variety of sustainability strategies.”

Additionally, CBRE has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series, which recognizes companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance practices, for three years in a row. In 2016, CBRE was ranked 15th on the Forbes “America’s Best Employers” list, included in Fortune Magazine’s Most Admired Companies for the fourth straight year, named a World’s Most Ethical Company by The Ethisphere Institute for the third consecutive year and received an EPA 2016 ENERGY STAR® Partner of The Year Sustained Excellence Award for the ninth year in a row.

More information on corporate responsibility at CBRE can be found at www.cbre.com/responsibility.

About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2015 revenue).  The Company has more than 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide.  CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Robert McGrath
Senior Director, Global Media Relations
+1 212 9848267

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Office Depot named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, North America for the tenth year in a row

BOCA RATON, Fla., 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services and solutions and parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax, today announced that it was recently named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, North America for the tenth year in a row.

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, offered cooperatively by RobecoSAM and S&P Dow Jones Indices, serve as global benchmarks for investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios. The index selects the most sustainable large companies by region and across the world.

“Our inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for a decade in North America is a testament of our long-term commitment to corporate sustainability,” said Yalmaz Siddiqui, senior director of sustainability for Office Depot. “We do this by advancing social accountability guidelines for workers in factories around the world, launching award-winning community programs through the Office Depot Foundation, and growing our diverse and green product sales.”

Office Depot was also recently honored with a Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) Supplier Leadership Award for advancing sustainability by engaging its customers. The award recognized Office Depot for taking actions that have enabled institutional purchasers to better understand and take responsibility for the consequences of their spending.

To learn more about Office Depot’s corporate citizenship program, please visit http://www.officedepotcitizenship.com.

About Office Depot, Inc.
Office Depot, Inc. is a leading global provider of products, services, and solutions for every workplace – whether your workplace is an office, home, school or car.

Office Depot, Inc. is a resource and a catalyst to help customers work better. We are a single source for everything customers need to be more productive, including the latest technology, core office supplies, print and document services, business services, facilities products, furniture, and school essentials.

The company has annual sales of approximately $16 billion, employs approximately 56,000 associates, and serves consumers and businesses in 59 countries with approximately 1,800 retail stores, award-winning e-commerce sites and a dedicated business-to-business sales organization – all delivered through a global network of wholly owned operations, joint ventures, franchisees, licensees and alliance partners. The company operates under several banner brands including Office Depot, OfficeMax, OfficeMax Grand & Toy, Reliable and Viking. The company’s portfolio of exclusive product brands include TUL, Foray, Brenton Studio, Ativa, WorkPro, Realspace and HighMark.

Office Depot, Inc.’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol ODP. Additional press information can be found at: http://news.officedepot.com.

Office Depot, Inc.
Rebecca Rakitin, 561-438-1450
Rebecca.Rakitin@officedepot.com

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Staples named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the 12th year in a row

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2015-9-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the 12th year in a row. Staples was once again recognized for its continued journey toward sustainability leadership.

A leading global benchmark for corporate sustainability, the annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (“DJSI”), is a partnership between RobecoSAM and S&P Dow Jones Indices. RobecoSAM continuously raises the bar to identify the most sustainable companies in the world, while encouraging companies to improve their sustainability practices.

“We are committed to reducing our own impact on the environment,” said Mark Buckley, vice president of environmental affairs. “We’re offering more eco-conscious products and ethically sourced products from our suppliers to improve our overall sustainability. Additionally, we are offering end of life solutions for customers to encourage them to recycle their electronic waste and report on their purchases to help them operate their businesses sustainably and lessen their impact on the planet.”

As a result of its continued commitment toward sustainability, Staples has been recognized for its positive environmental practices. Recent highlights include:

  • Part of the 2014 Global 100 Sustainability Index, one of the top measures in corporate sustainability analysis, published by Corporate Knights, a media, research and investment advisory company.
  • Named to Newsweek’s 2014 Green Rankings Top 100 U.S. companies list.
  • Winner of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2015 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence award.
  • Ranked in the Top 10 US companies with installed solar power capacity by the Solar Means Business 2014 report.
  • Recognized by the EPA for outstanding achievement in the design, manufacture, promotion, and use of Safer Choice products.
  • Staples Canada named to Corporate Knight’s 2014 Top Foreign Corporate Citizens list.
  • Staples Canada’s Superpower your School Contest won the Canadian Office Products Association (COPA) Award for Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership Program.
  • For offering over 100 Zero Waste Boxes on staples.ca, and their commitment to giving customers the ability to recycle more products than ever before, Staples Canada and TerraCycle have earned a 2015 Top Product of the Year Award from Environmental Leader.

To learn more about Staples sustainability priorities visit: www.staples.com/environment

For additional information on the DJSI, please visit: http://www.sustainability-indices.com/ and http://www.djindexes.com/sustainability/

About Staples:
Staples makes it easy to make more happen with more products and more ways to shop. Through its world-class retail, online and delivery capabilities, Staples lets customers shop however and whenever they want, whether it’s in-store, online or on mobile devices. Staples offers more products than ever, such as technology, facilities and break room supplies, furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies, and Copy and Print services. Staples also offers free shipping for Staples Rewards Members, in most cases overnight. Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples operates in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. More information about Staples (SPLS) is available at www.staples.com.

Source: Staples

Staples
Shweta Agarwal, 508-253-8249
shweta.agarwal@staples.com

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CBRE Group included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for 2nd year in a row

Los Angeles, 2015-9-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the second year in a row. This prestigious index recognizes corporations demonstrating leadership on environmental, social and governance issues.

CBRE is the only commercial real estate services and investment firm included in the index.

The 600 largest North American companies of the S&P Global Broad Market Index were invited to participate in the RobecoSAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Of these, approximately the top 25 percent made the DJSI.

“We are honored to again be part of this prestigious index,” said Bob Sulentic, CBRE’s president and chief executive officer. “We recognize the important role the commercial real estate industry plays in the global economy and continuously work to improve our own corporate responsibility performance while assisting our clients and the industry in their efforts.”

Earlier this year, CBRE was included in the FTSE4Good Index Series, which recognizes companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance practices, for the second year in a row. Additional recognition in 2015 includes being rated one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes magazine, inclusion in Fortune Magazine’s Most Admired Companies for the third straight year, recognition as a World’s Most Ethical Company by The Ethisphere Institute for the second consecutive year and receiving an EPA 2015 Energy Star® Partner of The Year Sustained Excellence Award for the eighth year in a row.

More information on corporate responsibility at CBRE can be found at www.cbre.com/responsibility.

About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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