Values
As a leader in corporate social responsibility and customer care, we deliver outstanding service and the highest quality of office products with ethics and integrity every time. As a company we stand by the following Core Values:
How it all started
In 1949, Don Mills set out from his parents’ home in Kitsilano, British Columbia at the early age of 19 to become the youngest person in Canada to establish a commercial stationery company. In the beginning, there was very little in the way of capital. He had to ride interurban transit and streetcars to deliver goods to his customers. Mills soon became a thriving business where its employees and customers enjoyed great service. Since these early days, much has changed in the industry, but Mills continues to grow under the leadership of Don’s son, Blair Mills.
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Integrity
Our word is our bond – we commit to providing consistent, outstanding quality of service and products so with each dollar spent, our customers’ needs are met.
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Loyalty
Our customers and community come first. We commit to honouring and supporting our customers, our local community, and BC and Canada based businesses.
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Responsibility
We believe in doing the right thing. At Mills, we commit to working hard for positive financial results, and being accountable to our customers and employees. We also strive to contribute to the community and the planet in a positive way.
How Mills Drives Sustainability
Mills Office Productivity Social Responsibility Practices are based on the principle that businesses have an important role to play in addressing the social interests and sustainable development goals of their community.
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Mills embraces its community leadership and gives back by actively engaging with social enterprises, unique hiring practices, and through sponsorship and donations to initiatives, foundations, and non-profits. These organizations aim to instill real and permanent improvements to the lives of disadvantaged community residents. Mills has done extensive work with H.A.V.E Café, Dress for Success, The Cleaning Solution, Megaphone, United Way, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Greater Vancouver Food Bank and many more.
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In 2012, Mills became the first office supply company in Canada to become a Certified B Corporation. Certified B Corporations are a new type of corporation, which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. There are over 2300 B Corporations, in 50 countries covering 130 industries with one unifying goal to use their business as a force for good.
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