Sherwin-Williams releases sustainability report

Sherwin-Williams has issued its 2021 sustainability report: “Building on the Good,” reflecting progress made in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) journey.

“At Sherwin-Williams, corporate responsibility and sustainability are central to how we do business. We demonstrate our ongoing commitment to our employees, customers, communities, shareholders and other stakeholders through our continued efforts to develop and implement comprehensive policies, goals and programs in pursuit of our ESG objectives,” said John G. Morikis, chairman and CEO of Sherwin-Williams.

The company noted some of its achievements, including the following:

• Published the company’s first report that aligns with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework.
• Collected in 2021 more than one million gallons of paint for recycling through PaintCare.
• Reduced employee injury rate by more than 50% since 2015.
• Implemented a Sustainability by Design program across the enterprise, serving as a proactive, foundational process to aid the growth of its “sustainably advantaged products” portfolio.
• Strengthened communities through employee service on more than 120 nonprofit boards and financial support of more than 1,300 nonprofit organizations.

The firm’s sustainability report builds on the enhanced sustainability framework introduced in the 2020 report, it said, focusing on three pillars: Environmental footprint, product blueprint and social imprint.

“Our 2021 sustainability report reflects the progress we have made in pursuit of our goals and outlines the steps we are taking that reflect our commitment to continuous improvement in everything we do,” said Morikis.

Founded in 1866, headquartered in Cleveland, The Sherwin-Williams Company manufactures, develops, distributes, and sells paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers.