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Sustainability Reports

We're putting a stake in the ground.

OfficeMax published its first sustainability report in 2017. Research with customers, suppliers and employees identified areas that our stakeholders see as being the most relevant and important to the sustainability of the OfficeMax business.

Our sustainability reports seek to communicate the economic, social and environmental impacts of our operations to our stakeholders and use both the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards as a reference.

Download 2018 Sustainability Report
Download 2017 Sustainability Report

Sustainability Timeline

We take sustainability very seriously. It's a journey we've been on since 2001, and in that time we've taken a lot of steps to reduce our impact on the environment. There is always more to learn and we are constantly looking for new ways to expand our efforts.

Read our Timeline to see how we've been moving forward every year

Policies

Underpinning our sustainability initiatives and focus areas are our robust policies led from the top by our Executive team and embraced by our 700+ employees across New Zealand. In fact, many ideas for sustainability improvements implemented across our business have come from them.

Download the OfficeMax Sustainability Policy
Download the OfficeMax Environmental Scope
OfficeMax Business Partner Standards

Certifications

We participate in external audits, gain certifications for our systems and comply with legislative requirements.

ISO 14001

OfficeMax has been certified since 2011. This international standard specifies requirements for an effetive environmental management system (EMS). It provides a framework that helps us reduce our environmental impact. Prior to ISO 14001 certification, OfficeMax was Enviro-Mark® NZ Diamond certified from 2009.

Environmental Choice New Zealand

OfficeMax sells a number of OfficeMax brand products that are Environmental Choice licenced. This eco-label identifies a product as less harmful to the environment. Our licences go through an annual audit.

Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®)

The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) is an international non-profit organisation committed to responsible forest management through rigorous standard setting. FSC® certification ensures environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests.

Partnerships

We can do more together, that's why OfficeMax partners with key New Zealand organisations in the sustainability space.

Packaging Council

OfficeMax are members of the Packaging Council Board, this helps us stay in touch with industry matters including trends and whole of life approach.

Sustainable Business Council (SBC)

The Sustainable Business Council helps OfficeMax frame sustainable business solutions. We have participated in the development of the sustainable procurement guidelines for freight.