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Sherwin-Williams provides 2020 sustainability report

The paint and coatings maker plans to increase women in management roles by 30%.
6/9/2021
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Sherwin-Williams has issued its 2020 sustainability report: Building in the Good.

The report details the company’s progress made in environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, as well as introducing its new sustainability goals and aspirations.

"At Sherwin-Williams, sustainability has long been ingrained in our values and how we conduct business,” said John Morikis, Sherwin-Williams chairman, president and CEO. "This report reflects our holistic view of sustainability and an acceleration of our ESG journey, as we introduce new goals and aspirations under a redefined framework consistent with our corporate purpose to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters."

Several highlights from the report include:

  • Reduced carbon emissions by nearly 17% since 2017
  • Reduced employee injuries by nearly 50% since 2015
  • Collected 2.5 million gallons of paint for recycling since 2018
  • Developed the first non-BPA epoxy coatings for food and beverage cans
  • Developed a powder coating comprised of 25% pre-consumer recycled plastic
  • Expanded the number of sustainably advantaged products to represent an estimated 30% of the product portfolio
  • Strengthened communities through employee service on more than 120 nonprofit boards and financial support of more than 800 nonprofit organizations

By 2030, Sherwin-Williams plans to:

  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30%
  • Increase renewable energy to 50% of total electricity usage
  • Increase operational energy efficiency by 20%
  • Reduce waste disposal intensity by 25%

In regard to social imprint, Sherwin-Williams plans to increase women in management roles to 30% by 2025, Increase under-represented racial/ethnic groups in U.S. management roles to 30% by 2025, and improve its score on the Sherwin-Williams Inclusion Index.

The full Sherwin-Williams Building in the Good report is available here

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