Having also won the inaugural presentation of the award in 2005, Office Depot again impressed the judges by showing a true commitment to environmental issues. The Company’s partnerships with leading UK environmental and commercial bodies contributed to the win, as did the Office Depot’s development of a number of tools, including a methodology to demonstrate change. Furthermore Office Depot was commended for continually sourcing and clearly identifying products that are more environmentally friendly than comparable products by means of the Company’s own brand, Niceday.

The European Office Products Awards, launched in 2002, recognises excellence within the office products industry. These awards are unique in their independence and coverage of the whole of Europe.

“Environmental issues are extremely important to us at Office Depot and we are honoured to have received this prestigious award for the second year running,” said Peter Birks Managing Director and Vice President, Office Depot UK and Ireland. “This is a great, independent endorsement of the hard work and dedication of all those associates who have again delivered this outstanding result through continuous innovation, strategic partnerships and sourcing products that provide genuine environmental benefit.”

About Office Depot and Viking Direct United Kingdom
Viking Direct mail order customers receive a mix of catalogue mailings throughout the course of the year, designed to keep them informed of new products and special offers. Orders are placed via the telephone, fax or the award winning web site www.viking-direct.co.uk. The Viking Direct business is the clear leader within the direct-mail office supplies channel and is the supplier of choice to small and medium sized organisations across the UK.

Office Depot is the country’s leading contract supplier of office products, specialising in providing cost effective and efficient supply solutions to corporate customers, who want to negotiate terms of supply with a representative of the company. Office Depot customers have exclusive access to over 2,400 Niceday products – the group’s own brand, which has gained a well-earned reputation for value and quality. The comprehensive choice of over 7,500 products in the catalogue, is available for next day delivery and multiple-channel ordering and invoicing methods are available – phone, fax, e-mail and online www.onlineofficedepot.co.uk. Office Depot UK’s own team of drivers and a fleet of over 300 vehicles deliver to business addresses across the country.

About Office Depot
With annual sales of over 14 billion USD, Office Depot provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company. Incorporated in 1986 and headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, Office Depot conducts business in 22 countries and employs 47,000 people worldwide. The Company operates under the Office Depot®, Viking Office Products®, and Viking Direct® brand names.

Office Depot is a leader in every distribution channel - from retail stores and contract delivery to catalogs and e-commerce. With over $3.8 billion of sales, the Company is one of the world’s largest e-commerce retailers. As of December 31, 2005, Office Depot had 1,047 retail stores in North America. Internationally, the Company conducts wholly-owned operations in 14 countries, and operates under joint venture and license arrangements in another six countries.

The company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP and is included in the S&P 500 Index. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com.