NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/
-- OfficeMax® Incorporated (NYSE:OMX), a leader in
office supplies, technology and services, has been named one of
2013's World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute,
a leading international think-tank dedicated to the creation,
advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics,
governance, anti-corruption and sustainability. It's the second
consecutive year OfficeMax has received the ethics award, which
highlights companies that outperform industry peers when it comes
to ethical behavior.
OfficeMax is also one of only nine retail companies – and the
only company in the office supply industry – to be named to the
2013 World's Most Ethical Companies list. It joins 138 other
companies that also received this year's distinction.
In bestowing OfficeMax with the ethics honors, the Ethisphere
Institute noted the company's in-store recycling programs, focus on
sustainable product sourcing, its social accountability audit of
suppliers, and its A Day Made Better program benefiting
public schools.
"Operating with ethics and integrity is core to our company and
culture – our customers, consumers, partners and investors trust
OfficeMax because of the transparency and ethical behavior we
demand at all levels of our business," said Ravi Saligram, President and CEO of OfficeMax.
"On behalf of our associates worldwide, I am honored by this
continued recognition for our commitment to ethical business
practices."
Through in-depth research and a multi-step analysis, Ethisphere
reviewed nominations from companies in more than 100 countries and
36 industries. The methodology for the World's Most Ethical
Companies includes reviewing codes of ethics, litigation and
regulatory infraction histories; evaluating the investment in
innovation and sustainable business practices; looking at
activities designed to improve corporate citizenship; and studying
nominations from senior executives, industry peers, suppliers and
customers.
"Not only did more companies apply for the World's Most Ethical
Companies recognition this year than any year in the past, which
demonstrates that ethical activity is an important part of many of
these companies' business models, but we are also seeing more
companies be proactive and create new initiatives that expand
ethics programs and cultures across entire industries, such as
industry-based ethics associations and other activities," said
Alex Brigham, Executive Director of
Ethisphere. "We are excited to see the 2013 World's Most Ethical
Companies take these leadership positions, and embrace the
correlation between ethical behavior and improved financial
performance."
The complete list of the 2013 World's Most Ethical Companies can
be viewed at http://ethisphere.com/wme.
Ethics Inside® Certification
In addition to the 2012 and 2013 World's Most Ethical Companies
awards, OfficeMax received the Ethics Inside Certification (EIC)
designation for 2012-2013 after a rigorous review process by the
Ethisphere Institute which included an examination of OfficeMax's
ethics and compliance program, culture of ethics, reputation and
leadership, corporate citizenship and responsibility initiatives,
and governance systems.
About OfficeMax
OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is
a leader in integrating products, solutions and services for the
workplace, whether for business or at home. The OfficeMax
mission is simple: We provide workplace innovation that enables our
customers to work better. The company provides office
supplies and paper, print and document services, technology
products and solutions, and furniture to businesses and
consumers. OfficeMax consumers and business customers are
served by approximately 29,000 associates through OfficeMax.com;
OfficeMaxWorkplace.com and Reliable.com; more than 900 stores in
the U.S. and Mexico; and direct
sales and catalogs. OfficeMax has been named one of the 2013
World's Most Ethical Companies, and is the only company in the
office supply industry to receive Ethics Inside®
Certification by the Ethisphere Institute. To find the
nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX. For more
information, visit www.OfficeMax.com.
About Ethisphere Institute
The research-based
Ethisphere® Institute is a leading international
think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of
best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility,
anti-corruption and sustainability. Ethisphere Magazine, which
publishes the globally recognized World's Most Ethical Companies
Ranking™, is the quarterly publication of the Institute. Ethisphere
provides the only third-party verifications of compliance programs
and ethical cultures that include: Ethics Inside®
Certification, Compliance Leader Verification™ and Anti-Corruption
Program Verification. More information on the Ethisphere Institute,
including ranking projects and membership, can be found at
http://www.ethisphere.com.
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