Shaw Industries Releases 12th Annual Sustainability Report

By Maria Kingston.
Updated Apr 28, 2021

DALTON, Ga. (PRWEB) April 28, 2021 - Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) has released its 12th annual sustainability report, highlighting its people-centric efforts and achievements amid a tumultuous year where communities everywhere faced the fear and uncertainty that came with COVID-19.

Our history of focusing on people and the planet was instrumental in our ability to navigate the challenges of 2020 -- including a global pandemic, social unrest and intense political tension, said Kellie Ballew, Shaws vice president of global sustainability. Our unwavering focus on people at the heart of it all - what we call sustain[HUMAN]ability - allowed us to make continued progress even during the most challenging times.

In addition to operational metrics that Shaws annual corporate sustainability report typically highlights, this years report includes an overview of Shaws COVID-19 response, calls out the markets heightened focus on cleanability and material health, and emphasizes the importance of Shaws strategic focus on people and the planet. Further, the report details Shaws commitment to:

For many of us, 2020 was the most challenging year we have ever faced personally and professionally but through it all, Shaw upheld and advanced our 20-year commitment to sustainability delving deeper into how we can positively affect the wellbeing of people and the planet, said Tim Baucom, Shaw President and CEO. Ive never been more proud to work for Shaw, and, as I enter my new role of CEO, Im excited and energized to continue to work alongside my colleagues worldwide who put people at the heart of sustainability.

Key achievements highlighted in the 2020 report include:

To read Shaws 2020 Sustainability Report, visit: shawinc.com/2020sustainabilityreport.

ABOUT SHAW Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is more than a flooring company we are more than 20,000 people united in our vision of creating a better future for our customers, for our people, for our community and for our company. We provide carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf and other specialty items for residential and commercial markets worldwide. We meet diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Floorigami, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Sports Turf, Southwest Greens and more.

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway with $6 billion in annual revenue and representation throughout the U.S., as well as in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, India, Mexico, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. For more information about our company brands, operations and community involvement, or to join our industry-leading team, visit http://www.shawinc.com. # # #