Lowe's supplier requirements
What Lowe's requires
Lowe's requires vendors to secure and comply with all environmental permits and manage water through conservation, wastewater control, and discharge monitoring. Vendors must implement waste management processes that prioritize recycling, monitor energy usage to improve efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They are also expected to manage hazardous air emissions, handle hazardous chemicals safely, and comply with restrictions on certain materials in manufacturing, labeling, and packaging to meet legal and Lowe's-specific requirements.
For Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s full supplier expectations, view their Vendor Code of Conduct.
What happens if you don't meet it
Many vendors struggle with:
- Understanding how to comply with Lowe's' supplier sustainability requirements
- Collecting accurate data for carbon emissions and ESG metrics
- Preparing supplier ESG reports that meet Lowe's' standards
- Responding to procurement teams' questions quickly and confidently
How to prepare quickly
Our tools support vendors through data collection and reporting, helping Lowe's' suppliers simplify climate disclosure compliance and respond confidently to procurement requests.