Standard Owner Benchmark - SHERWIN WILLIAMS

By CommonShare

Sherwin-Williams is an American company that is primarily engaged in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings, and related products. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sherwin-Williams offers a wide range of products for both commercial and consumer applications, including architectural coatings, industrial coatings, wood finishes, and automotive finishes. The company operates through several brands, including Sherwin-Williams, Valspar, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, Minwax, Krylon, and Purdy.

In addition to its product offerings, Sherwin-Williams is known for its extensive network of more than 4,000 stores in the United States, Canada, and other countries. The company also provides painting and coating services through its Sherwin-Williams Contractor Connection program, which connects customers with qualified painting professionals.

Sherwin-Williams is a publicly traded company and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SHW". As of 2021, the company had a market capitalization of more than $80 billion and employed approximately 60,000 people worldwide.

Overall Rating

1.0

Under-Performing

Governance

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Buy Side Availability

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Digital Accessibility

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Supply Side Digitization

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Relevance

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SHERWIN WILLIAMS

United States

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How our Standard Owner Benchmark® Works?

By CommonShare

This is a benchmark to help companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan. Further, the benchmark allows standard setting schemes, i.e. "Standard Owners", to benchmark their performance versus industry peers.