This year marked Benjamin Moore’s 140th anniversary, a testament to our products, people, dedicated retailers, and the relationships we have built in the communities we serve in more than 70 countries.
In 2023, Benjamin Moore successfully navigated a new business landscape and fluctuating economic conditions, continuing to move the company forward. We refreshed our strategic pillars and invested in training and development programs that support our employees and their growth. Additionally, we added more than 300 new independent retailers to our ever-growing portfolio.
We remained steadfast in our committment to cultivating an environment where all are provided tools and opportunities to thrive. Over the year, we set our people managers up for success to give and receive feedback, build trust, and create psychologically safe environments for their teams; we saw membership increase by 20% across our seven Business Resource Groups (BRGs); and we achieved an 89% participation rate in our recent DE&I employee engagement survey. Together, we continue to build a culture where our employees know they are included, valued, and understood.
Our ongoing partnerships with nonprofit and community organizations resulted in more than $777,000 in grant funding and over 6,300 gallons of paint donated to help uplift communities where and how they need support.
Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting focuses on four pillars: product, people, planet, and partnerships. The company’s accomplishments in these areas, our values, and our continued dedication to quality are reviewed within the 2023 Corporate Responsibility report
I hope you’ll take the time to explore the contents of this report as you consider potential employment or other business opportunities with Benjamin Moore.
Dan Calkins
Chairman & CEO