Sherwin-Williams Issues 2020 Sustainability Report and 2021-2030 Sustainability Goals

Sherwin-Williams is proud of its ESG track record and accomplishments.

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
Recognized by Forbes^® Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity, New Graduates, Women and Veterans
Strengthened communities through employee service on more than 120 nonprofit boards and financial support of more than 800 nonprofit organizations

Product Blueprint and Social Imprint Goals for 2021-2025

Implement Sustainability by Design™ process across the enterprise in 2021
Establish baseline for “sustainably advantaged products” in 2021 and develop a plan for expanding this product portfolio in the future
Develop consistent process in 2021 for measuring and assessing Scope 3 emissions
Reduce recordable case rate to 0.8 by 2025, compared with 1.06 in 2020
Increase women in management roles to 30% by 2025, compared with 26% in 2020
Increase under-represented racial/ethnic groups in U.S. management roles to 30% by 2025, compared with 26% in 2020

2030 Goals

Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030
Increase renewable energy to 50% of total electricity usage by 2030
Increase operational energy efficiency by 20% by 2030
Reduce waste disposal intensity by 25% by 2030
Reduce ergonomic injuries by implementing two ergonomic interventions per year in each manufacturing site