Stanley Black & Decker Korea (CEO Han In-seop), the world's largest tool company, has earned an A grade—the highest rating—in both the climate change and water security categories of the CDP, which evaluates companies' environmental management.
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is an initiative that assesses the ability of major listed companies and institutions worldwide to respond to environmental change. Grades are assigned across eight levels through an independent international disclosure system, and CDP is recognized as the most authoritative global index in the field of environmental management assessment. Ratings are given across three areas: Forests, Climate Change, and Water Security.
Stanley Black & Decker earned an A grade in both the Climate Change and Water Security categories. This achievement is grounded in Stanley Black & Decker's innovative global CSR strategy for sustainability. For example, the company is actively implementing eco-friendly management with the goal of reducing carbon emissions across its production and distribution processes—including raw materials, finished products, parts, and services—by 35% by 2030. Companies awarded an A grade this year account for about 2% of the 6,800 that submitted data to the CDP, and the Forests category did not apply and was therefore excluded from the assessment.
Han In-seop, CEO of Stanley Black & Decker Korea, said, "Earning the highest CDP grade in two categories is a highly significant achievement," adding, "We will continue to pay close attention to environmental issues for sustainability and to fully carry out our corporate social responsibility and role."