Report details how company continues "Focusing
on What Matters"
CHICAGO, July 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a
leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating
(MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced
the release of its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Report, entitled "Focusing on What Matters—We Keep The World
Working®" on www.GraingerESG.com.
"At Grainger, doing the right thing is critical to our ability
to be good stewards for our people, our customers, our shareholders
and the environment," said D.G. Macpherson, Chairman and CEO.
"Whether supporting fulfilling careers and strengthening our
inclusive culture for our team members, helping our customers
achieve their sustainability goals or partnering in our communities
to build a better future, we take our responsibility seriously to
make the things that matter better."
The report, which covers the fiscal year that ended Dec. 31, 2023, highlights the ways Grainger's
purpose-driven culture supports the company's five focus areas:
Customer Sustainability Solutions. Grainger's customers
come from all industries, and each have unique needs in maintaining
safe, sustainable and productive environments. Whether customers
are looking to comply with safety regulations, increase their use
of environmentally friendly products or better manage their
resources, Grainger's curated offering of products and services is
designed to help them achieve their individual goals.
Diversity Solutions. Grainger's Diversity Solutions help
customers meet their diversity goals or requirements through a
strategic combination of products, services and diversity expertise
including a vetted network of diverse suppliers, resellers and
service providers.
Energy and Emissions. Grainger is committed to
environmental stewardship, operating its business and supply chain
sustainably and mitigating its climate impact. Grainger has reduced
its global absolute Scope 1 & Scope 2 emissions by 31% since
2018, achieving its previous 2030 target of 30% reduction seven
years early. In 2023, the company updated its 2030 target to reduce
Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% which it plans to achieve through
investments including solar energy, life cycle replacements,
hydrogen fuel cell technology and building management systems.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Grainger works to
provide an equitable culture so all team members can have
fulfilling careers. From hiring and onboarding to training and
development to the sponsorship of eight Business Resource Groups
that support diverse perspectives, inclusive principles are built
into Grainger's daily operations.
Workplace Safety. Grainger takes great pride in
modeling its safety expertise in the workplace, integrating its
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program into all aspects of
business operations, with priorities emphasizing safe people,
processes, environments and product handling for operations
worldwide. In 2023, Grainger conducted more than 42,000 safety
observations in the U.S. and Canada to assess its workplace conditions and
ensure alignment with its EHS priorities.
To learn more about Grainger's ESG initiatives and its 2023
highlights visit www.GraingerESG.com.
To find your way with Grainger and explore career opportunities,
visit jobs.grainger.com.
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad
line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United
Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving
more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered
through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With
2023 sales of $16.5 billion, the
Company operates two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions
segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance,
repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including
technical support and inventory management. In the Endless
Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to
more than 13 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers
more than 22 million products. For more information,
visit www.grainger.com.
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