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Lowe’s Sets Goal to Reach Net-Zero Emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on December 5, 2022

Company’s net-zero roadmap focuses on reducing impact of its value chain, increasing product efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources  Lowe’s today announced its goal to reach net-zero emissions across the company’s scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in accordance with guidelines from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the global body enabling…

Topics: Commercial, Featured, Sustainability
Lowes, Net Zero

Lowe’s Donates $10,000 to WCC Building Construction Technology Program

by Wilkes Community College on December 23, 2020

Lowe’s, through its Generation T movement and Heroes program at the Wilkesboro Store Support Center, has donated $10,000 to the Wilkes Community College (WCC) Building Construction program for tools, equipment, and supplies. “I would like to say thank you on behalf of the WCC Building Construction program for the Lowe’s donation. This money will provide…

Topics: Education, Technical Schools
Construction Technology, Lowes

Lowe’s Launches Nationwide Tool Rental Program

by Lowe's Corporation on August 19, 2020

Tool rental is now coming to Lowe’s. The company announced today that it will begin rolling out tool rental departments nationwide, creating a one-stop shop for all the tools and equipment Pros and DIY customers need to complete home improvement projects. Lowe’s Tool Rental will begin a multi-year national rollout with its first space opening…

Topics: Business, Suppliers
Lowes, Tool Rental

Lowe’s Announces Expansion of Supply Chain Network

by Lowes Corporation on August 12, 2020

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today announced an update on its supply chain transformation to improve home delivery and support growing demand from DIY and Pro customers. Over the next 18 months, the company plans to open 50 cross dock delivery terminals, seven bulk distribution centers and four e-commerce fulfillment centers. This includes 20 cross…

Topics: Distribution / Warehouse, Economic Development, Projects
Lowes

Lowe’s and Home Advisor Announce Partnership

by Lowe's Corporation on July 27, 2020

To further their commitment to keeping Pros working, Lowe’s and HomeAdvisor today announced they will help Pros get leads by offering Lowe’s for Pros Loyalty Program members a free, year-long HomeAdvisor subscription. Qualifying Lowe’s Pro loyalty members will get the annual subscription and also receive a credit for an average of 10 free leads connecting them to…

Topics: Business, Contracting
Home Advisor, Lowes

Lowe’s Opens Applications for $25 million in Minority Small Business Grants

by Lowe's Companies, Inc. on June 12, 2020

As thousands of small businesses struggle to keep their doors open and their employees paid amid economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today opened its first round of grant applications in its previously announced $25 million commitment to provide much-needed relief to minority-owned businesses. Lowe’s donation will fuel emergency grants in historically underserved communities, as…

Topics: Business
Lowes

Lowe’s Chooses NC for Technology Hub

by EDPNC on June 27, 2019

Home improvement retailer Lowe’s is locating a new $153-million global technology center in Charlotte, North Carolina, creating more than 1,600 jobs. “We’re excited to stand up our new global technology center here in North Carolina to continue to drive our company’s growth,” said Marvin R. Ellison, president and chief executive officer of the company based…

Topics: Commercial, Economic Development, Mission Critical / Data Centers
Lowes, North Caolina

60+ Companies Led by Lowe’s Unite to Launch ‘Generation T,’ a Movement to Fill Skilled Trades Gap that is Expected to Reach 3 Million Job Vacancies by 2028

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on April 26, 2019

Movement seeks to change perception, show possibility of economic mobility with skilled trade education; website WeAreGenerationT.com provides bridge to apprenticeships, jobs More than 60 organizations today announced Generation T (“Gen T”), a movement intended to help fill the skilled trade gap that analysts predict will leave 3 million jobs open by 2028. Led by home…

Topics: Featured, Workforce
Generation T, Lowes, Workforce

Lowe’s Commits To Developing Future Skilled Trades Workforce With New Employee Pre-Apprenticeship Program

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on February 22, 2018

Mooresville, NC-based Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced Track to the Trades, a new workforce development initiative that aims to provide innovative career alternatives and financial support for employees to pursue a skilled trade. The program will be supported in partnership with Guild Education, an adult education company. The initiative comes at a time when…

Topics: Business, Technical Schools
Apprenticeship, Lowes

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