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Living Values

2007 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

 

Additional Information

 

Appendix C: Corporate Policies

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

The OfficeMax Code of Business Conduct and Ethics represents our foundational governing principles. The Code can be accessed by clicking the highlighted link, or by copying and pasting the following Web address into your browser window: http://about.officemax.com/html/officemax_code_ethics.shtml.

Environmental Policy

The OfficeMax Environmental Policy was issued in 2005 and operationalizes our commitment to minimizing the adverse environmental impacts of our operations and products in a manner responsive to the needs of our customers, shareholders, associates, suppliers, the communities in which we operate, and the public. The Policy can be accessed by clicking the highlighted link or by copying and pasting the following Web address into your browser window: http://about.officemax.com/html/officemax_environmental_policy_env.shtml.

U.S. Paper Procurement Policy

The OfficeMax U.S. Paper Procurement Policy was developed with input from various stakeholders and issued in 2007. The Policy complies with our Environmental Policy and applies to our U.S. Operations. It operationalizes our commitment to responsible sourcing of our paper products. The U.S. Paper Procurement Policy can be found by clicking the highlighted link, or by copying and pasting the following Web address into your browser window: http://about.officemax.com/html/officemax_environmental_policy_paper.shtml.

Information Security Policy

The OfficeMax Information Security Policy was first issued in 2001 and updated in 2006, and establishes management direction and support for the implementation and maintenance of the OfficeMax Information Security Program. For security purposes, public dissemination of the policy is prohibited.

Human Resources Policies

OfficeMax has issued a number of Human Resources Policies, governing the following areas:
• Standards of business conduct
• Employment
• Working at OfficeMax
• Compensation and benefits
• Time off/leaves of absence
• Awards and gifts
• Information and technology

Associates can access our Human Resources Policies on our Intranet site. Associates without on-the-job computer access can ask their managers or Human Resources representative for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Commitment Statement

OfficeMax enhanced its Equal Opportunity Commitment statement in 2007, which outlines our commitment to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation for our associates and applicants. The statement is provided to all associates.

Charitable Contributions Policy

The OfficeMax Charitable Contributions Policy was recently revised to support our focus on assisting educators in public schools, grades kindergarten through 12th. The Policy can be accessed by clicking the highlighted link or by copying and pasting the following Web address into your browser window: http://about.officemax.com/html/officemax_contributions_policy.shtml.

Supplier Diversity Policy

The OfficeMax Supplier Diversity Policy was updated in 2006. It operationalizes our commitment to stimulating economic growth in the diverse supplier sector. The Policy is reproduced below:
It is OfficeMax’s intention to stimulate the economic growth of the diverse supplier sectors by:
• Pursuing purchase opportunities from these business enterprises.
• Encouraging companies with which OfficeMax is associated, including contractors and suppliers, to implement similar polices and programs.
• Cooperating with government and private sector programs.
• Supporting requests from small, minority and women business enterprises for technical assistance in areas that are essential to business development and growth.