This month, orange-blooded associates continue to share their stories about what it means to be Orange at Heart. One way we take care of each other is through The Homer Fund, the company’s employee assistance program that’s funded by associates, for associates in need. 

The Home Depot's environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy is centered on three pillars: focusing on our people, operating sustainably and strengthening our communities. Our latest ESG Report details the progress we made in these areas in 2020. Here are five key takeaways.

Back in 1979, Mark Naugle was a college student looking for a summer job. Today, he’s the longest tenured Home Depot associate and has spent 42 years in our stores. 

This year, more than 200 students will complete an internship with The Home Depot. Between learning and working on meaningful projects with professional teams, interns also receive exclusive opportunities like career development sessions, networking, mentorship, game days and more.  

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, reduced Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by more than 127,000 metric tons in 2020—a 22 percent reduction in carbon intensity—while at the same time growing the business nearly 20 percent. The company announced a goal to reach 100 percent renewable electricity for its facilities by 2030, further extending its efforts to…

It was 20 years ago that The Home Depot acquired Total Home, a four-store home improvement chain in Mexico. It was the beginning of what is now 128 stores staffed by more than 18,000 associates across all 32 Mexican states. Today, we are proud to be the largest home improvement retailer in Mexico as we celebrate…

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our number one concern has been for the health and safety of our customers and associates. As the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the U.S., beginning August 2, we’ll require all associates, contractors and vendors to wear a mask while indoors at all U.S. Home Depot stores, distribution centers, office locations and …

The Home Depot Foundation and The C.T. and Octavia Vivian Museum and Archives, Inc. (CTOVMA) are partnering to introduce a new, 16-week collegiate curriculum based on the life and teachings of distinguished civil rights leader, Dr. C.T. Vivian. 

In Puget Sound, Washington, associates are turning trash into something customers can use. Flowers, soil, and other retired organic items are being composted instead of thrown away. 

Established in 2005, Gateway Center provides basic needs and housing resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.  Functioning as much more than a shelter, the center offers case-by-case services around housing stability, health and wellness, job training and placement, family and community engagement and financial literacy.