Report Highlights Company's Progress on ESG
Objectives
CHICAGO, July 10,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the
leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating
(MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced
the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social & Governance
(ESG) Report on www.GraingerESG.com.
"Grainger has long been an industry leader in ESG, with the
goals of bettering our communities and running more sustainable
operations," said D.G. Macpherson, Chairman and CEO. "As we've done
for nearly 100 years, we will continue to do the right thing to
positively impact the lives of our team members and carry out our
responsibility to help our customers meet their ESG
objectives."
The report, which covers the fiscal year that ended Dec. 31, 2022, highlights how Grainger's
purpose-driven culture directly supports its ESG initiatives. The
report also emphasizes Grainger's focus on four key priorities:
Customer Sustainability Solutions, Supplier Diversity, Energy and
Emissions, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Customer Sustainability Solutions. Starting with the
customer is one of Grainger's core principles. Grainger drives
value for customers and helps them meet sustainability goals
through its diverse portfolio of environmentally preferable
products (EPP), services and resources. In 2022, EPP represented
more than $1 billion in sales revenue
for the company.
Supplier Diversity. Grainger helps customers
diversify their supply chains and achieve their diversity
procurement goals through its Diversity Solutions Programs. The
programs, which include the Reseller Diversity Program and the
Supplier Diversity Program, provide support for small and
minority-owned businesses, working with them as authorized
resellers and suppliers to Grainger's broadline offering.
Energy and Emissions. Grainger is committed to
environmental stewardship, operating its business and supply chain
sustainably, and mitigating its climate impact. Since 2018, the
company has reduced global absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions
by 26%, nearing its goal of a 30% reduction by 2030. Additionally,
through implementation of innovative solutions, Grainger continues
to reduce its distribution center waste year-over-year, reaching a
94% recycling rate across the U.S. network in 2022.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Grainger strives to be a
welcoming workplace and invests in DEI-focused programs and
training for team members, including the sponsorship of eight
Business Resource Groups to support diverse perspectives. In
addition, the company expanded self-identification categories for
team members to include gender and LGBTQ+ identity.
To learn more about Grainger's ESG programs and its 2022
highlights, including facts about Grainger's team member volunteer
hours, its 100% team member completion rate of Business Conduct
Guidelines training, and its expansion of solar energy across its
network, visit www.GraingerESG.com.
To find your way with Grainger and explore career opportunities,
visit jobs.grainger.com.
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., with 2022 sales of
$15.2 billion, is a leading broad
line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United
Kingdom. Grainger achieves its purpose, We Keep The World
Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with
innovative technology and deep customer relationships. The Company
operates two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment,
Grainger offers more than 2 million maintenance, repair and
operating (MRO) products and several services, such as technical
support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment
segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 12 million
items, and MonotaRO.com provides more than 20 million
items. For more information, visit invest.grainger.com.
Media contact:
Renee
Young
communications@grainger.com
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