Staples, Inc. has released its 2005 Corporate Responsibility Report, available at www.staples.com/soul ^[1].

The report describes Staples’ initiatives, accomplishments, and future objectives within four key areas: sustaining the natural environment, supporting local communities, cultivating a diverse and highly engaged workforce, and fostering a culture of integrity.

Staples’ corporate responsibility achievements for fiscal year 2005 include:

A summary of the report is provided within Staples’ 2005 Annual Report and at www.staples.com/soul ^[1]. To provide feedback on Staples’ corporate responsibility report or programs, please email moc.selpatsnull@rotsevni ^[2], referencing corporate responsibility in the subject line.

Staples, Inc. founded the office supplies superstore industry in 1986, and is the now the world’s largest office products company, with $16.1 billion in sales and 69,000 talented associates. Staples makes it easy for customers to purchase a wide range of office products, including office supplies, technology, furniture, and business services.

Visit www.CorporateRegister.com ^[3] to access this publication together with a further 11,000 CSR reports.