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Stated attributes
Publicly stated commitments — not necessarily independently verified.
Black+decker
Power Tools & Home Improvement
Leif rating: Likely Fair
Part of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. · Headquartered in United States
Stanley Black & Decker, the parent company of Black+Decker, has published substantial environmental commitments including a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 and achieve zero waste to landfill. The company maintains a Supplier Code of Conduct prohibiting child and forced labor, with on-site audits of suppliers, though written compliance certification is not currently required. However, the brand provides minimal materials transparency specific to Black+Decker products, and third-party product certifications (GOTS, Fair Trade, etc.) are not apparent in public disclosures.
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index ↗
- ENERGY STAR ↗
- Renewable energy
- Net-zero target
- Waste reduction
- No forced labor
- No child labor
- Supplier code of conduct
How Black+decker scores
Three pillars, scored independently. Higher is better.
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Environmental45Likely fair
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Labor55Likely good
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Compliance47.1Likely fair
What Black+decker does well
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CDP Climate Disclosure Participation
Stanley Black & Decker has submitted climate-related disclosures to the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), providing public reporting on greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk management.
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Supplier Code of Conduct Published
Stanley Black & Decker maintains and publicly publishes a Supplier Code of Conduct that addresses labor rights, environmental standards, and ethical business practices for its supply chain partners.
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Annual CSR/Sustainability Reporting
Stanley Black & Decker publishes an annual Corporate Social Responsibility report covering environmental, social, and governance metrics, including emissions data, diversity statistics, and community investment figures.
Controversies
Reported issues Leif found in public sources. Their presence lowers the rating.
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PFAS Chemical Exposure Lawsuit
Stanley Black & Decker faced litigation related to alleged PFAS contamination linked to manufacturing operations at facilities in the United States, with plaintiffs claiming environmental and health impacts in surrounding communities.
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SEC Investigation into Accounting Practices
In 2022, Stanley Black & Decker disclosed that the SEC had opened an investigation into the company's accounting and financial reporting practices, including how it reported certain metrics to investors.
The detail
Environment
Stanley Black & Decker, the parent company of BLACK+DECKER, publishes an annual Corporate Social Responsibility report that includes environmental data such as greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and waste metrics. According to the company's 2022 CSR report, Stanley Black & Decker has set targets to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and has reported on Scope 3 emissions. The company has stated commitments to increasing renewable energy use and reducing packaging waste, though independent verification of these targets is limited. Stanley Black & Decker has disclosed environmental data through CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) submissions.
Labor
Stanley Black & Decker publishes a Supplier Code of Conduct that outlines expectations for labor standards, including prohibitions on child labor and forced labor, across its global supply chain. The company manufactures and sources products from facilities in the United States, Mexico, China, and other countries. Stanley Black & Decker reports on workforce diversity and inclusion metrics in its annual CSR report, including gender and racial representation data. The company has disclosed participation in supply chain audit programs, though detailed third-party audit results are not fully publicly available.
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