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Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
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We’re watching over the community.
Lowe’s promotes responsible corporate citizenship through its
support of such well-known charitable organizations as the United
Way and the American Red Cross. In addition, Lowe’s provided
assistance to victims of natural disasters throughout 2000. Lowe’s
employees also have opportunities to enrich their own communities
with hands-on involvement through initiatives like Lowe’s Heroes
and the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation.
As the world’s second-largest home improvement chain, Lowe’s
is a major source of lumber and other wood products — and we
want to do our part to protect threatened forests around the world.
That’s why in 2000, we announced an environmental policy with
plans to aggressively phase out the purchase of wood products
from endangered forests as these areas are identified and mapped.
This includes an immediate ban on wood coming from the Great
Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. We will continually work
with suppliers to encourage the maintenance of natural forests and
environmentally responsible forest practices. When wood is
grown, harvested, and managed responsibly, a forest can continue
to produce this versatile, renewable resource for many generations.
In addition to our pledge to protect these priceless forests, we’ve
made a commitment as a founding sponsor of the National Garden, a three-acre greenway adjacent to
the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, the garden will be
the country’s premier showcase for unusual, ornamental and indigenous plants, highlighting the inter-
relationships among people, plants and nature. Groundbreaking is set for 2001. This living museum is
sure to provide beauty, education and enjoyment to millions of visitors for years to come.
Lowe’s provides financial
support to national organiza-
tions like the United Way and
the American Red Cross and
continues to be very active in
the communities in which we
operate. Lowe’s encourages
employees to volunteer their
time though programs like
Lowe’s Heroes and by sponsoring
community-based projects
designed to make homes safer
for all.