The Home Depot announced today that it plans to shift to rechargeable outdoor power equipment by the end of fiscal year 2028. This means that more than 85% of the company’s sales in outdoor power equipment, such as push lawn mowers and handheld outdoor equipment like leaf blowers and trimmers, will run on rechargeable battery technology instead of gas.
The Home Depot’s goal is to reduce over 2,000,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases annually from exhaust pipes of residential lawn equipment. The company says that this transition will also reduce noise pollution and make neighborhoods cleaner and quieter.
To reach its goal, The Home Depot will work to extend its leadership position in battery technology and offer cordless outdoor power tools from market leading brands such as Ryobi, Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt and more. These brands are committed to building rechargeable tools that deliver the power that customers have come to expect from gas-powered equipment and the run times they need to complete a job, all with less noise, less maintenance and easier startups.
“By innovating residential lawn equipment away from gas powered combustible engines, we can help make our neighborhoods cleaner and quieter,” said Ron Jarvis, chief sustainability officer for The Home Depot. “By working with our suppliers to bring innovative and sustainable products to every aisle of our store, we can help our customers create more sustainable homes and workplaces.”
This is a significant step forward for The Home Depot in its commitment to sustainability. The company has a long history of environmental leadership, and this announcement is a testament to its continued commitment to reducing its environmental impact.
Key takeaways from the press release:
- The Home Depot plans to shift to rechargeable outdoor power equipment by the end of fiscal year 2028.
- This transition will reduce over 2,000,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases annually from exhaust pipes of residential lawn equipment.
- The company will work to extend its leadership position in battery technology and offer cordless outdoor power tools from market leading brands.
- This is a significant step forward for The Home Depot in its commitment to sustainability.