Economic Topics (200 Series)


Economic Performance


Disclosure 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed


Please refer to Item 8 of Sherwin-Williams’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 for Statements of Consolidated Income, Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income, additional financial statements and supplementary data.


Disclosure 201-2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change


We describe the risks, including the impacts of climate change, that could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, cash flow, liquidity or financial condition in Item 1A of Sherwin-Williams' Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, available at investors.sherwin.com. Sherwin-Williams voluntarily reports to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and addresses risks and opportunities associated with climate change within the CDP. View the CDP website.


Disclosure 201-3 Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans


Please refer to Item 7 and Item 8, Note 8 of Sherwin-Williams’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 for information regarding Sherwin-Williams’ defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans.


Anti-Corruption


Disclosure 205-1 Operations assessed for risks related to corruption


Please see our disclosure in GRI 102-16 Values, principles, standards and norms of behavior for more information.


Disclosure 205-2 Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures


100% of employees read and take a test of understanding of our anti-corruption policies each year. Please see our disclosure in GRI 102-16 Values, principles, standards and norms of behavior for more information.


Disclosure 205-3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken


Please see our disclosure in GRI 102-16 Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior for more information.