Lowe's Companies Inc.

"Suppliers operating in or procuring from areas where we identify our most severe risks will be the key focus of this engagement. With this commitment, Lowe’s adopted this Human Rights Policy (“Policy”) and supports the fundamental principles of Human Rights, as defined by the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”. In addition, Lowe’s aligns with the principles set forth in the United Nations Global Compact,[...] and the International Labor Organizations (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. This Policy applies to all associates, vendors, suppliers, customers, subcontractors, and other partners who provide services and goods to Lowe’s." [...] Discrimination [...] Forced Labour [...] Child Labour [...] Freedom of association"

"Non-Discrimination: Vendors shall follow all applicable laws and regulations and shall prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of [...] gender identity, gender"

"Compliance with Laws and Lowe’s Policies: Vendors must fully comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and with Lowe’s policies published on its vendor portals, including but not limited to, the Human Rights Policy, Safer Chemicals Policy, Conflict Minerals Policy, and Wood Sourcing Policy. To the extent that Lowe’s policies impose a higher standard than what is required by any applicable law or regulation, Lowe’s policies shall prevail. [...] Monitoring and Enforcement: Lowe’s, whether acting by itself or through a third party, will take affirmative measures such as inspections and audits to ensure compliance with this Code. Vendors must maintain all documentation to demonstrate compliance with this Code and shall make such documentation available to Lowe’s or Lowe’s authorized third-party agent upon request."

"Whistleblower Protection and Non-Retaliation: Vendors shall create programs to ensure the protection of worker whistleblower confidentiality, and to prohibit retaliation against workers who participate in such programs in good faith, or who refuse an order that violates the Code. Vendors shall provide an anonymous complaint mechanism for workers to report any workplace grievances or Code violations in accordance with any applicable laws and regulations. Violations of this Code can be reported confidentially and in a local language. Please contact Lowe’s through one of the following channels: ▪ Via the internet: www.ethicspoint.com ▪ Via e-mail: compliance@lowes.com ▪ Via telephone: (various numbers)"

"Lowe’s, whether acting by itself or through a third party, will take affirmative measures such as inspections and audits to ensure compliance with this Code. Vendors must maintain all documentation to demonstrate compliance with this Code and shall make such documentation available to Lowe’s or Lowe’s authorized third-party agent upon request." 

"Suppliers operating in or procuring from areas where we identify our most severe risks will be the key focus of this engagement. With this commitment, Lowe’s adopted this Human Rights Policy (“Policy”) and supports the fundamental principles of Human Rights, as defined by the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”. In addition, Lowe’s aligns with the principles set forth in the United Nations Global Compact,[...] and the International Labor Organizations (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. This Policy applies to all associates, vendors, suppliers, customers, subcontractors, and other partners who provide services and goods to Lowe’s." [...] Discrimination [...] Forced Labour [...] Child Labour [...] Freedom of association"

"Non-Discrimination: Vendors shall follow all applicable laws and regulations and shall prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of [...] gender identity, gender"

"Compliance with Laws and Lowe’s Policies: Vendors must fully comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and with Lowe’s policies published on its vendor portals, including but not limited to, the Human Rights Policy, Safer Chemicals Policy, Conflict Minerals Policy, and Wood Sourcing Policy. To the extent that Lowe’s policies impose a higher standard than what is required by any applicable law or regulation, Lowe’s policies shall prevail. [...] Monitoring and Enforcement: Lowe’s, whether acting by itself or through a third party, will take affirmative measures such as inspections and audits to ensure compliance with this Code. Vendors must maintain all documentation to demonstrate compliance with this Code and shall make such documentation available to Lowe’s or Lowe’s authorized third-party agent upon request."

"Whistleblower Protection and Non-Retaliation: Vendors shall create programs to ensure the protection of worker whistleblower confidentiality, and to prohibit retaliation against workers who participate in such programs in good faith, or who refuse an order that violates the Code. Vendors shall provide an anonymous complaint mechanism for workers to report any workplace grievances or Code violations in accordance with any applicable laws and regulations. Violations of this Code can be reported confidentially and in a local language. Please contact Lowe’s through one of the following channels: ▪ Via the internet: www.ethicspoint.com ▪ Via e-mail: compliance@lowes.com ▪ Via telephone: (various numbers)"

"Lowe’s, whether acting by itself or through a third party, will take affirmative measures such as inspections and audits to ensure compliance with this Code. Vendors must maintain all documentation to demonstrate compliance with this Code and shall make such documentation available to Lowe’s or Lowe’s authorized third-party agent upon request." 

"As stated in the Responsible Procurement Policy (RPP), RONA will take the required action to monitor compliance with this policy."

"RONA expects that suppliers implement corrective measures to remedy all cases of non-compliance. If necessary, the business relationship with the supplier may be reconsidered."

"Suppliers operating in or procuring from areas where we identify our most severe risks will be the key focus of this engagement. With this commitment, Lowe’s adopted this Human Rights Policy (“Policy”) and supports the fundamental principles of Human Rights, as defined by the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”. In addition, Lowe’s aligns with the principles set forth in the United Nations Global Compact,[...] and the International Labor Organizations (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. This Policy applies to all associates, vendors, suppliers, customers, subcontractors, and other partners who provide services and goods to Lowe’s." [...] Discrimination [...] Forced Labour [...] Child Labour [...] Freedom of association"

"Non-Discrimination: Vendors shall follow all applicable laws and regulations and shall prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of [...] gender identity, gender"

"Compliance with Laws and Lowe’s Policies: Vendors must fully comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and with Lowe’s policies published on its vendor portals, including but not limited to, the Human Rights Policy, Safer Chemicals Policy, Conflict Minerals Policy, and Wood Sourcing Policy. To the extent that Lowe’s policies impose a higher standard than what is required by any applicable law or regulation, Lowe’s policies shall prevail. [...] Monitoring and Enforcement: Lowe’s, whether acting by itself or through a third party, will take affirmative measures such as inspections and audits to ensure compliance with this Code. Vendors must maintain all documentation to demonstrate compliance with this Code and shall make such documentation available to Lowe’s or Lowe’s authorized third-party agent upon request."

"Whistleblower Protection and Non-Retaliation: Vendors shall create programs to ensure the protection of worker whistleblower confidentiality, and to prohibit retaliation against workers who participate in such programs in good faith, or who refuse an order that violates the Code. Vendors shall provide an anonymous complaint mechanism for workers to report any workplace grievances or Code violations in accordance with any applicable laws and regulations. Violations of this Code can be reported confidentially and in a local language. Please contact Lowe’s through one of the following channels: ▪ Via the internet: www.ethicspoint.com ▪ Via e-mail: compliance@lowes.com ▪ Via telephone: (various numbers)"

In their 2019 report, Lowes reported the Total lumber and building materials sourced as USA 392 million ft3, 9% was FSC Certified; Canada - 52 millions ft3, 19% was FSC certified

In their 2019 report, Lowes reported the Total lumber and building materials sourced as USA 392 million ft3, 9% was FSC Certified; Canada - 52 millions ft3, 19% was FSC certified. 

"Lowe’s, whether acting by itself or through a third party, will take affirmative measures such as inspections and audits to ensure compliance with this Code. Vendors must maintain all documentation to demonstrate compliance with this Code and shall make such documentation available to Lowe’s or Lowe’s authorized third-party agent upon request." 

"Lowe’s gives preference to FSC-certified wood products when they are available and meet product performance and business requirements. In circumstances where wood product is not sourced from a certified forest, the supplier must prove that its product comes from a controlled source and demonstrate evidence of compliance with Lowe’s Wood Sourcing Policy."