Consumables

Corporate Express Now Offering FSC-Certified Paper

Tuesday 11. March 2008 - Corporate Express US Inc., part of the Dutch-based Corporate Express NV (NYSE:CXP), announced today that it has just expanded its broad offering of environmentally friendly paper products with a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified multifunction grade office paper: Domtar EarthChoice(R) 20 lb. 8.5 x 11.

The Forest Stewardship Council is an international organization that promotes responsible stewardship of the world’s forests. The FSC certification label enables consumers to recognize products that support the growth of responsible forest management worldwide.

The Company already offers its customers a wide variety of environmentally friendly papers, such as its exclusive line of Corporate Express Brands Earthsaver(R) recycled paper, with 30, 50 and 100% post consumer recycled content choices.

“We’re excited to offer our customers a preferred FSC-certified paper choice,” said Jay Mutschler, President of Corporate Express US. “This is an important step on our journey to continue to expand our offering of green products to our customers.”

This move is part of Corporate Express’ plan to reduce environmental impact through goals for facilities, distribution operations, sustainable forestry, environmentally sustainable products and social responsibility. These plans are outlined in the Company’s US Sustainability Policy.

Corporate Express’ broad product offering includes about 2,600 environmentally friendly products in its 2008 Sourcebook.