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17 Sep: Best Buy Named to Prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index

For the fourth consecutive year, Best Buy has been named to the Dow Jones Index for Sustainable Investing (DJSI), the longest-running global sustainability rankings. The DJSI follows a best-in-class approach to measure and compare companies on environmental, social and corporate governance criteria.  Used by investors around the world to evaluate leadership and risk management, the Index is the official sustainability performance ranking of the largest 600 North American companies.

Best Buy held its ranking in the retail category, scoring in the 84th percentile, 18 points above the average retail company, a clear reflection of the company’s commitment to creating a thriving business while continuing to make a positive impact on the world.

12 Sep: Best Buy Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

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Best Buy was named in the longest-running global sustainability rankings – the Dow Jones Index for Sustainable Investing. It measures company sustainability, which is how businesses operate socially, environmentally and economically. Best Buy increased its performance two points from last year and moved up the retail rankings from the 68th percentile to the 84th percentile. Compared with other retail companies in North America, Best Buy scored 20 points above the average.

The Index is the official sustainability performance ranking of the largest 600 North American companies.

20 Jun: Best Buy Releases Fiscal 2013 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report

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MINNEAPOLIS – June 20, 2013:  Best Buy is consistently recognized for its sustainability leadership by the retail and consumer electronics industries. With today’s release of the company’s Fiscal 2013 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report, Best Buy further demonstrates its continued leadership role in positively impacting the world.

We hope you find this information useful. To view the full report, please visit www.bby.com/sustainability.

Media Contact:

Jeremy Baier
jeremy.baier@bestbuy.com

09 Nov: STATEMENT: Best Buy Named on 2012 Dow Jones Sustainability Index Second Year in a Row

MINNEAPOLIS, November 9, 2012 – Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) has announced the inclusion of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY), the global leader in consumer electronics, on the 2012 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the second year in a row. The index is produced in conjunction with SAM’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment and uses a best-in-class approach to measure and compare companies, across 57 industries, on environmental, social and corporate governance. It is also used by investors around the world to evaluate leadership and risk management.

02 Nov: Best Buy Debuts Exclusive Insignia LED Light Bulb With Improved Features for Easier Adoption of LED Lighting

MINNEAPOLIS, November 2, 2012 – Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY), the industry leader in consumer electronics, today announced a new LED light bulb. Powered by Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) LEDs, the new bulb is designed with improved features to make adoption of LED lighting easier for consumers. The Insignia LED bulb, available exclusively at Best Buy, was developed in partnership with local Twin Cities inventor, Dave Carroll, and offers distinct advantages over existing LED bulbs on the market today.

Unlike other LED bulbs, the Insignia LED light bulb looks like a traditional incandescent light bulb, a familiar bulb shape for consumers, and provides a more ambient, omni-directional light.

03 Mar: Best Buy Issues Open Letter Inviting U.S. Small Businesses To Join Its Affiliate Program

MINNEAPOLIS, March 3, 2011 – Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY), a leading retailer of consumer electronics, today issued an open letter to U.S. small businesses that participate in affiliate programs with online retailers:

Dear Affiliates,

Best Buy is aware of the uncertainty you are facing in this current economic environment. We know that some companies are reviewing their affiliate programs as activity increases in specific states considering e-fairness legislation. This legislation requires online-only retailers who utilize affiliates to collect sales tax due on purchases by residents in those states.