2025 Sustainability Report: 'Stronger Together'

Appendix: U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, aimed at reducing inequality and improving economic and environmental practices worldwide by 2030. No single actor can meet them; progress depends on governments, business and civil society working together. The table below maps DNOW’s sustainability strategy and initiatives to selected SDGs. See the referenced pages for details.

Sustainable-Development-Goals
Zero_Hunger

Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

  • We support food security in our local communities through employee food drives, volunteer events and monetary donations.

p. 43


sustainable-robust-risks

Good Health and Well-Being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

  • Our HSE management system puts safety at the core of daily operations, covering all employees, contractors and third parties.
  • We require safety training for all employees and hold regular safety meetings and performance evaluations.
  • We support employee health through wellness programs, mental health resources and community campaigns, such as American Heart Association events and blood drives.

pp. 38-39

p. 43


04-quality-education

Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

  • We support educational programs in our communities, including student breakfast events, academy sponsorships and school supply drives.
  • Our training and development programs, including leadership, rotational and mentorship tracks, build employee skills and career progression.

p. 43

p. 40


sustainable-development-goals-affordable-and-clean-energy

Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

  • We supply emission-control products that support our customers’ environmental goals.

pp. 31-34


sustainable-decent-work-and-economic-growth

Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

  • We uphold internationally recognized human rights across our operations and supply chain through our Code of Business Conduct and supplier standards and audits.
  • We embed inclusion across recruitment, talent development and succession planning, supported by five Employee Resource Groups.

pp. 23-24

pp. 40-42


09-industry-innovation-and-infrastructure

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

  • Our products support resilient infrastructure and safer industrial operations, with an emphasis on emission prevention and environmental performance.

p. 31


Reduced_Inequalities

Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries.

  • We seek opportunities to engage certified small and diverse suppliers through our Supplier Diversity Program.
  • Our Board considers diversity of background and experience in director nominations.

p. 24

p. 11


12-responsible-consumption-and-production

Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

  • We reduce packaging waste through recycling programs and participate in carbon neutral shipping programs.
  • Our supply chain stewardship program holds suppliers to ethical sourcing, manufacturing and distribution standards.

p. 25; p. 29

pp. 23-24


sustainable-development-goals-climate-action

Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

  • Our low-emission valves, sealless pumps, vapor recovery systems and EcoVapor gas treating products help customers prevent methane venting and fugitive emissions in their operations.
  • We monitor and manage our own footprint, including initiatives to modernize our fulfillment model.

p. 31

pp. 28-29


sustainable-integrity-and-ethics

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

  • Internal policies and regular ethics training uphold our standard of integrity.
  • Our Board oversees ESG risk management, including climate-related and regulatory risk.

pp. 15-16

p. 13