Economic Inclusion & Community Impact

 

Sherwin-Williams is committed to economic inclusion and community impact in the Building Our Future project.

Our Commitment


The Building Our Future project includes meeting or exceeding robust economic inclusion requirements set forth by the approved economic development packages. Over the course of the project, construction costs have increased due to changes in design. Based on these changes, the supplier dollar commitment has increased from $225M to $258M based on 30% of the project construction budget of $860M. The project requirements and contracts awarded to date are shown below:

Sherwin-Williams is committed to advancing a culture that values people, inclusion and community. We have extended this commitment to our Building Our Future project, which includes a new global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio and a new global R&D center in Brecksville, Ohio. Learn more about our approach to driving economic inclusion and community impact at the link below.

Our thoughtful and deliberate approach to providing opportunities for businesses owned by underrepresented groups to participate in this project is already delivering results. Our inclusion, diversity and equity plan offers opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned and small businesses. 

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Learn more about Minority, Female and Small Business Involvement

Community Engagement

We have been working proactively with the cities of Cleveland and Brecksville and county and state leaders, along with community leaders and trade partners to identify and create opportunities for minority-owned, female-owned and small businesses to participate based on our project requirements.


As we Build Our Future, expanding our footprint in Northeast Ohio, we are excited to share some of the partners making our downtown Cleveland Global Headquarters and Brecksville Research & Development Center a reality. "Our Community" is made up of a mosaic of companies and professionals that we are proud to work with and thrilled to share with you. We have taken time to capture the unique stories of these companies to celebrate the caliber of talent and deep experience partnering to help Sherwin-Williams Build Our Future. Watch here


The Building Our Future project would not be possible without the dedicated construction workers who are bringing our vision to life. Learn about their connections to Cleveland and the region, their individual contributions to the project, and some fun facts about their lives outside of work. 


Engagement Activities


Doing Business with Sherwin-Williams

As a global paint and coatings leader, we rely on strong supplier partnerships of all kinds, from raw materials to indirect goods and services, and beyond. Interested in doing business with Sherwin-Williams?

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