Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Sherwin-Williams

Our sustainability performance results provide an in-depth look at the results behind our sustainability efforts. These results are presented following the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) format and include data on corporate governance, environmental management, environmental goals and performance, product stewardship, community and social involvement, labor practices and worker health and safety.

Community Impact and Philanthropy

The philanthropic arm of our Company is The Sherwin-Williams Foundation. Its mission is to provide a strategy for our employees and shareholders that is aligned with our Culture of Excellence, business objectives and supported by our guiding values. The Foundation is committed to children’s health and education that leads to economic independence.
 
The Foundation provides grants to nonprofits that are providing solutions in the areas of children’s health and education that leads to economic independence. Geographic areas eligible for Foundation grants include Cleveland, Ohio and locations in which the Company operates a manufacturing and/or distribution facility. Additionally, the Foundation awards one $50,000 signature grant, The Sherwin-Williams Grant, annually to an organization addressing community needs in innovative ways to systemic change.